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Iraq War Vet Wounded at Oakland Occupy Protest Communicating During Recovery

HeadlineOct 31, 2011

In Oakland, an Iraq War veteran and Occupy activist is continuing to recover from serious brain injuries he sustained while attending a protest last week. Scott Olsen has been communicating with friends and family at his bedside by writing notes, but reportedly cannot speak. Friends say the 24-year-old is expected to make a full recovery. Meanwhile, protesters in Oakland are reportedly planning to occupy the office of Oakland Mayor Jean Quan today. The demonstrators are seeking the return of medical supplies seized in a police raid last week.

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