Forum Post: Woman Arrested outside of Citibank as protestors attempt to close accounts.
Posted 13 years ago on Oct. 20, 2011, 10:27 a.m. EST by HarryCrew07
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I don't know the details, but apparently 22 people were arrested for attempting to close bank accounts with CitiBank. After being asked to leave, they were locked inside the building until police came. Two people outside, including the woman in this video, were arrested as well.
I don't know if these people did anything to "upset the peace," the video only shows the end of the engagement, not while people were inside at first.
http://anonops.blogspot.com/2011/10/occupywallstreet-yesterday-citibank.html
I just don't understand how anyone could be arrested for simply removing their own money from a bank. This is absolutely infuriating.
David Howell Petraeus officially announced as Occupy Wall street Presidential Candidate.
moveyourmoneyproject
go there for a search engine to find a local bank
They are scared, really scared. Here is a thought:
According to the organizer,
"Together we can ensure that these banking institutions will always remember the 5th of November!! If the 99% removes our funds from the major banking institutions to non-profit credit unions on or by this date, we will send a clear message to the 1% that conscious consumers won't support companies with unethical business practices.
• Research your local credit union options • Open an account with the one that best suits your needs • Cancel all automatic withdrawals & deposits • Transfer your funds to the new account • Follow your bank's procedures to close your account before 11/05"
http://facebook.com/nov.fifth
Here is what I suggest:
Do not move all of your funds. To put this big of a strain on the system may be irresponsible. Move some of your money out. Just opening an account will send the signal we need.
To find a Credit Union: http://www.findacreditunion.com/ http://locator.cucentral.com/ http://www.findyourcreditunion.co.uk/
Holy crap, can't believe that this is happening here in America. They actually arrested their own customers????? This needs to be posted everywhere far and wide.
please post it anywhere you can think of!!
Did, it's on my facebook (after I was done crapping down my leg)