Bank of America and Charlotte Use ‘Extraordinary Event’ Order to Suppress May 9 Shareholder Protest

Magic markers declared illegal; briefcases and private papers subject to search

Charlotte, NC—(ENEWSPF)—May 1, 2012.  The 99% Power Coalition, which is planning a massive protest at Bank of America’s shareholders’ meeting on May 9, said that the City of Charlotte’s designation of the meeting as an “extraordinary event” would not deter or intimidate people from attending the event.

A new city ordinance lists a series of items that are grounds for arrest at an extraordinary…