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Police Detain Protester At Bernie Sanders Rally

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – A protester was taken away in handcuffs during a Bernie Sanders rally in Philadelphia on Friday night.

Senator Sanders was in town rallying for John Fetterman, who is a Democratic candidate running for Lieutenant Governor in Pennsylvania.

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Moments after Sanders began speaking to the crowd, a man wearing a white t-shirt and a black bandana can be seen jumping up onto the platform attempting to use a megaphone.

After several unsuccessful attempts at disrupting the rally, the protester was taken off the stage in handcuffs.

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Police could not confirm if any charges were being filed.

Fetterman is one of several candidates challenging incumbent Lt. Gov. Mike Stack in May 15's primary election.

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