Four more people who were arrested in the days surrounding the Democratic National Convention have been acquitted.
Jurors on Thursday acquitted three protesters accused of blocking a street during the first day of the convention, Aug. 25, but told the men they hoped the three had learned their lesson.
“Our verdict does not absolve you of the obligation to behave in a more lawful and responsible manner in the future,” jury forewoman Julia Bucher told Michael Loeffler, 23, of Maryland and Justin Whitaker, 20, and Jeffrey Labow, 21, both of West Virginia.
In another case, a judge acquitted Matthew Schmitt, 21, of Kansas of disobeying an order from police who were questioning him about plans for protest activities.
Hometowns weren’t listed in online court records.
More than 150 people were arrested in Denver between Aug. 23 and Aug. 28 in disturbances related to the convention. Prosecutors have said about half resolved their cases by pleading guilty. Nearly 60 cases are set for trials through January.
