Proud Boys bloodied and jailed during NYC drag queen story hour protest

Proud Boys bloodied and jailed during NYC drag queen story hour protest
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Clashes between Proud Boys and counter-protesters led to at least one arrest on Sunday.

The incidents occurred on 7th Avenue in New York City at the Drag Queen Story Hour with Attorney General Letitia James event.

Videos shared online showed some protesters wearing gear and colors associated with the Proud Boys.

Members of the far-right group were seen clashing with counter-protesters in the street.

One video shows a man in Proud Boys colors being arrested.

In another video, a group member appears with blood on his face.

"I came here to help, not get the shit beat out of me," he says.

Watch the video clips below.


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