Scott Olsen, the Iraq War veteran injured at the Occupy Oakland encampment on October 25 has since been released from the hospital and gave his first interview yesterday which was posted this morning (Monday November 28, 2011) on indybay.org by Dave Id.
In the interview Scott talks about the challenges he faces after being hit in the head by a projectile at Occupy Oakland, specifically the traumatic brain injury he sustained and the weeks of therapy it took for him to regain his speech. His skull was fractured in the incident and he suffered some brain damage which affected the speech center of his brain. in the video it is evident that he still struggles a bit with speaking. But Olsen states that he is doing much better than he was.
He also addresses the city of Oakland and the Oakland Police Department who are investigating the incident, stating that he is waiting to see what they are going to say about themselves in their own investigations. Olsen also conveys at end of the interview that the Occupy Movement was intended to be peaceful and should remain that way - that by working together and being open with one another would solve most of the problems that the movement faces with bureaucracy.
The full story can be read by following the enclosed link:
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2011/11/28/18701164.php
This footage is proof that Scott Olsen was shot in the face by police without provocation during the Occupy Oakland march on Tuesday October 25.
The moment leading up to the shooting, Olsen was standing completely still. He was then hit in the head with a tear gas canister, which is potentially fatal.
At 1:17 You can see Scott Olsen being BLOWN BACK, and then his body hits the concrete.
Also, no rocks or bottles were thrown before Olsen was shot, contrary to Police statements.
Two angles of footage confirm this.
Additional Footage courtesy of:
Matt Kresling
mattkresling.com
Rina Palta, Ali Winston
informant.kalwnews.org
Will also be posted at:
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