ACLU Board Member Assaulted by Anti-Gay Marriage Organizer

Anti-gay-marriage organizer Larry Cirignano pushed gay marriage supporter Sarah Loy to the ground at a marriage rally at Worcester's City Hall Saturday. Indymedia has photos and an account of the rally.

Indymedia spoke with Cirignano after the incident:

Asked if he felt he assaulted her he shot back without hesitation, “Hell, no!” adding,“She’s an actress, she’s a professional actress.”

This story has also been covered by Blue Mass Group :

It wasn't a bump or a jostle. Cirignano took her by the shoulders, with both hands, and shoved her to the ground. I saw it, and I don't think there was any misinterpreting his intent. He meant to hurt her.

. . . and the Telegram & Gazette:

. . . Larry Cirignano of Canton, who heads the Catholic Citizenship group, ran into the crowd, grabbed her by both shoulders and told her, “You need to get out. You need to get out of here right now.” Mr. Cirignano then pushed her to the ground, her head slamming against the concrete sidewalk.

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