Unarrest

[Lanell]

Street tactic used by marchers and protesters who directly engage with police to assist in the escape of individuals who are in the process of being arrested. When a participant is apprehended by authorities, one or more people [will rush] the officer an attempt to either confuse them or pull the arrestee back into the crowd.

Process of on the street [negotiations] with authorities, often with the help of a legal observer, to get protesters who have been detained out of police custody.

Informal term for a legal process where persons who have been arrested can be released on the grounds of [false arrest] or insufficient evidence.