2 Turkish men reportedly arrested by U.S. Marshals over fight with peaceful protesters in D.C.

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published 14 June 2017

Two Turkish men involved in a May fight between protesters and supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan have reportedly been arrested by U.S. Marshals, a person familiar with the situation told The Daily Caller. A Turkish news website has also reported that at least one man involved in the fight, who is living in New Jersey, was arrested.

Erdogan's armed bodyguards beat up peaceful protesters outside the Turkish ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C. in early May, apparently at Erdogan's direction. The fight has been a source of tension between American and Turkish embassies. The U.S. House has unanimously condemned the Turkish government over the brawl, which injured nine.

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Jeva Lange was the executive editor at TheWeek.com. She formerly served as The Week's deputy editor and culture critic. She is also a contributor to Screen Slate, and her writing has appeared in The New York Daily News, The Awl, Vice, and Gothamist, among other publications. Jeva lives in New York City. Follow her on Twitter.

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