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NEW YORK An appearance by a controversial Canadian political pundit sparked brawls Thursday night at a New York University event.
Fights that broke out at a protest against Gavin McInnes led to 11 arrests. School officials also say McInnes was hit by pepper spray.
mcinnes is an actor, comedian and co-founder of Vice Media. He was invited to speak on campus by the NYU College Republicans.
His appearance sparked a protest by a group called the NYU Anti-Fascists, who said that McInnes has a track record of using incendiary language.
When McInnes arrived, chaos erupted.
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NYU spokesman John Beckman says fights broke out and McInnes was hit with pepper spray.
Beckman says McInnes tried to continue but stopped when protesters rushed into the room.
Police those arrested face charges including criminal mischief and disorderly conduct.
The protests arrive just days after controversial free speech warrior and known provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos saw his scheduled talk at U.C. Berkeley shut down by and angry mob.
Source: http://www.ottawasun.com/2017/02/03/gavin-mcinnes-appearance-shut-down-by-anti-fascists-at-new-york-university
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