US Open disrupted by radical environmental protesters now facing criminal charges.

Protesters Face ⁢Criminal Charges for ⁣Disrupting US Open Match

Two protesters who made headlines for‍ their disruptive actions during ⁢a semi-final match ​at the US Open are now facing criminal charges. Gregory Schwedock and Sayak Mukhopadhyay⁢ were charged with ⁤criminal trespass and disorderly conduct after their environmental‍ protest ​caused a 50-minute delay in the game.

The Protest

During the match between Coco Gauff and Karolína Muchová, Schwedock, Mukhopadhyay, and another protester stood up and shouted “end fossil fuels.” Their actions caught the attention of the New York City Police, who responded to reports⁤ of disorderly behavior.

“Personnel from the Emergency Service Unit responded and ​were able to safely free the male and take him into custody,” police said.

Raising‌ Awareness for an Existential ⁢Threat

Mukhopadhyay later explained that ⁤the protest aimed ⁢to raise awareness about the existential threat posed by climate change. He stated, “There is no tennis on a‍ dead ⁤planet. There is no art on a dead planet. Everything⁢ that‌ we take for granted as ⁢our way of life will cease to exist.”

Player’s Response

Although the ‍protest caused a delay in⁣ the match, Coco Gauff expressed understanding and support for the protesters. She said, “I always speak⁤ about preaching about what you feel and what you believe in. It was done in a peaceful way, so I can’t get ​too mad at it.”

Despite the disruption, Gauff went on to win the match 6-4, 7-5, while the crowd booed the protesters and shouted insults as they​ were taken away​ by the police.

Extinction Rebellion’s Involvement

The radical environmentalist group, Extinction Rebellion, ​claimed responsibility‍ for the protest. They stated that the action aimed to highlight ⁢the neglect of ⁣the​ climate and ecological breakdown⁣ by governments and corporations.

“The group emphasizes that the present ‍socioeconomic system can’t protect people from the crises to come because its very ​structure⁣ creates these crises and then ignores them,” the group said.

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