FBI agents handcuffed Alejandro Theodoro Orellana for allegedly “distributing face shields to suspected rioters” on Tuesday, U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli posted.

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    3 days ago

    They said face shields first, masks second. I’d guess they just wanted to avoid repetition and chose a not so accurate word. Somewhere between medical and riot face shields are $10 harbor freight grinder/spark shields. They’re not going to stop a rubber bullet, but you might just keep your eye. If any small explosives get involved, it’d shield your face from debris. But it could be more Ike a mask to shield your face from cameras

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      The thin shields could also help against pepper spray. People going to protests where police violence is expected really should be wearing face (or at least eye) protection.