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Artists Lead Hundreds On Police Accountability March In Greenwood Village

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. (CBS4) - Hundreds marched through Greenwood Village Monday night after sunset. The group is protesting the city's new resolution which protects its police officers from personal financial liability under a new state law, SB217.

Police Accountability Protest in Greenwood Village
Hundreds gather to protest in Greenwood Village. (credit: CBS)

The group was lead by a number of high-profile artists such as The Lumineers, Nathaniel Rateliff and The Flobots. They were joined by activists and politicians.

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Organizers started a petition to boycott performances at Fiddler's Green, in Greenwood Village, until the resolution is repealed.

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The group first gathered to listen to music before marching toward city offices. Crowds then dispersed by about 10 p.m.

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