Oakland mayor recall leader claims he was assaulted as effort in crime-plagued city gets underway [Video]

A local activist in Oakland claims he was assaulted by a member of Mayor Sheng Thao’s private security team during a Wednesday morning press conference.

Videos posted on social media show an argument breaking out between members of the security team and protesters supportive of a recall campaign against the mayor.

In multiple posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, activist Seneca Scott can be seen having a heated confrontation with members of KANO Special Services as the press conference is underway.

In one video, Scott alleges one of the members physically assaulted him, while KANO members repeatedly told him to “stop provoking.”

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At a certain point, Oakland Police Officers respond to the scene, but it’s not clear whether any arrests were made.

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“Was just physically attacked …