Grandmother arrested protesting Bank of America foreclosures

On the heels of homeowner arrests last week protesting bank foreclosure and eviction in Los Angeles, six people were arrested December 20 when they locked arms as they attempted to enter a Bank of America branch at 7800 Forsyth Boulevard in Clayton, Missouri, refusing police orders to turn back.

After an hour of chanting and singing parody Christmas carols by 80 protesters manifesting their solidarity with Mike and Mary Boehm, the six demonstrators headed for BofA's door when bank officials broke their promise to have a representative familiar with the couple's modification request address the group.

The six were then arrested, booked and released on misdemeanor charges that carry a maximum penalty of up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine, according to Nancy Cambria in stltoday.com. More...