14 DAY TRIAL // The famous hacktivists group retaliated against the Oakland Police Department and other law enforcement agencies after they fired tear gas, concussion grenades and non-lethal rounds at the protesters of the Occupy Oakland movement.
According to TG Daily, the infamous collective is now offering a $1,000 (700 EUR) reward for anyone who can provide information on an officer that allegedly injured a war veteran that was taking part in the protest.
[admark=1]"Scott Olsen, who did two tours in Iraq, is in critical condition [subsequently upgraded to fair] with a fractured skull and brain injury after a cop shot him in the head with a 'non-lethal' weapon. A crowd of protesters were also deliberately hit with a flashbang while rendering first aid to an injured protester," an Anonymous representative wrote. The Hacker News informs us that Anon launched a DDoS attack on Oakland PD's website, temporarily shutting it down.
"I'm amazed and proud of #occupyOakland protesters who stood defiant, peaceful in the face of lethal force by Oakland PD," a Twitter message revealed on the official Anonymous profile.
Things got out of hand and Oakland officials are now concerned about the consequences.
"I want to express our deepest concern for all of those who were injured, and we are committed to ensuring this does not happen again. Investigations of certain incidents are underway and I will personally monitor them," Oakland's Mayor Jean Quan revealed in a statement.
The attacked police website now seems to be functioning properly and the mayor says that that hopefully no similar incidents will occur.
"We understand and recognize the impact this event has had on the community and acknowledge what has happened. We cannot change the past, but we are committed to doing better,” Quan added.
“We support the goals of the Occupy Wall Street movement: we have high levels of unemployment and we have high levels of foreclosure that makes Oakland part of the 99% too. We are a progressive city and tolerant of many opinions. We may not always agree, but we all have a right to be heard."