I can't believe any people here are trying to say there's only small chance that it was due to the pepper spray when it SPECIFICALLY states she was hit twice IN the stomach. A blow to the stomach, (such as the kick mentioned) is enough to cause miscarriage at ANY stage of the pregnancy.
the law enforcement is getting out of hand, and for what? How many PEACEFUL protesters are being arrested for executing their right. When this woman stated "I am pregnant" and "I'm trying to get out", there is no excuse for why as an officer you should be raising your fist (or leg, in this case) at her. I don't care if you agree or disagree with the protesting itself, but a retired officer was arrested for peaceful protest that was directed at the law enforcement, a pregnant woman was kicked in the stomach, someone's dog was killed (which posed no threat, and if it were me, anyone harming my pets or loved ones would not go unpunished), people are being sat down and pepper sprayed as punishment when it should only be used in defense. A woman of 100lbs and about five feet tall was sprayed, point blank while her mouth and eyes were open.

I understand crowds are difficult to control. I understand someone running at an officer is a threat, I understand armed civilians are a threat, I understand all of these things.

But I refuse to blame this girl because she protested, because peaceful protests should be PEACEFUL. And she was not being violent, threatening or non compliant. She was trying to leave to avoid physical altercations, which sadly enough resulted in a police officer assaulting her.

I'm disgusted with those who are trying to defend situations like these and blame the victim.

If it was your sister, wife, daughter, friend who was pregnant and kicked in the stomach by ANYONE, police or not, you would be enraged. Where is this same reaction for someone who is taking part in trying to better the country?

I can't believe any people here are trying to say there's only small chance that it was due to the pepper spray when it SPECIFICALLY states she was hit twice IN the stomach. A blow to the stomach, (such as the kick mentioned) is enough to cause miscarriage at ANY stage of the pregnancy.
the law enforcement is getting out of hand, and for what? How many PEACEFUL protesters are being arrested for executing their right. When this woman stated "I am pregnant" and "I'm trying to get out", there is no excuse for why as an officer you should be raising your fist (or leg, in this case) at her. I don't care if you agree or disagree with the protesting itself, but a retired officer was arrested for peaceful protest that was directed at the law enforcement, a pregnant woman was kicked in the stomach, someone's dog was killed (which posed no threat, and if it were me, anyone harming my pets or loved ones would not go unpunished), people are being sat down and pepper sprayed as punishment when it should only be used in defense. A woman of 100lbs and about five feet tall was sprayed, point blank while her mouth and eyes were open.

I understand crowds are difficult to control. I understand someone running at an officer is a threat, I understand armed civilians are a threat, I understand all of these things.

But I refuse to blame this girl because she protested, because peaceful protests should be PEACEFUL. And she was not being violent, threatening or non compliant. She was trying to leave to avoid physical altercations, which sadly enough resulted in a police officer assaulting her.

I'm disgusted with those who are trying to defend situations like these and blame the victim.

If it was your sister, wife, daughter, friend who was pregnant and kicked in the stomach by ANYONE, police or not, you would be enraged. Where is this same reaction for someone who is taking part in trying to better the country?