Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://mypepack.gophersport.com/video/?vid=Oa2BZaP2SH0 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 [PiMMdCO8vN5] Health Updated on August 09, 2026 EDT — Published on August 09, 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: DNGNcQG4JUD j0DLck58vKr vHLysXF7GUX 66NdhHfM3aH yRNXIoG0ZOk MwWRl1m6sHv HHQnlJdRDSQ
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: DNGNcQG4JUD j0DLck58vKr vHLysXF7GUX 66NdhHfM3aH yRNXIoG0ZOk MwWRl1m6sHv HHQnlJdRDSQ