Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=6fWf62Ex6bd Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter [LIVE] Press Conf: West Philly Organizer Anthony Smith Arrested by Federal Agents Amidst Protests [MxOm7mykYYD] Health Updated on August 08, 2026 EDT — Published on August 08, 2026 EDT On Wednesday, federal agents arrested Philadelphia civil rights activist Anthony 'Ant' Smith. The arrest and charges are reportedly connected to events during the George Floyd protests in Philly in late May. Smith was recently named one of Philly Mag's most influential people; supporters allege Pres. Trump's Justice Department is bringing politically motivated charges to silence him. Unless otherwise noted, all Unicorn Riot media is redistributable under Creative Commons' BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Support our work: BspYs9hscVQ beQlVemvSiz lx6aOPzjosM QdqPRPvRuig
On Wednesday, federal agents arrested Philadelphia civil rights activist Anthony 'Ant' Smith. The arrest and charges are reportedly connected to events during the George Floyd protests in Philly in late May. Smith was recently named one of Philly Mag's most influential people; supporters allege Pres. Trump's Justice Department is bringing politically motivated charges to silence him. Unless otherwise noted, all Unicorn Riot media is redistributable under Creative Commons' BY-NC-SA 3.0 US license. Support our work: BspYs9hscVQ beQlVemvSiz lx6aOPzjosM QdqPRPvRuig