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Multiple public speakers allege harassment by arena security; one alleges past abuse by local radio host
Summary
Several residents at the Dec. 17 meeting said private security at Dignity Health Arena intimidated and ejected peaceful protesters during a Megyn Kelly event; one speaker said a police report alleges sexual abuse by former councilmember Terry Maxwell — the report is described in the meeting as an allegation, not a proven fact.
Several Bakersfield residents used public comment at the Dec. 17 City Council meeting to allege mistreatment by private security at Dignity Health Arena and to relay an allegation of past sexual abuse involving a local radio host.
Heather Silvis, a local educator, told the council that she and other peaceful protesters at a Megyn Kelly event were "harassed, threatened" and ejected by security employed by AEG on city-owned property. Silvis said a protester filed a police…
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