The famous Hollywood actress, Susan Sarandonwas arrested at the New York Capitol after participating in a protest demanding improvements in the labor and wage rights of waiters.
The group of activists For a Fair Wagejoined by Sarandon, seeks to increase the minimum wage for service personnel, which has not been adjusted since 2016.
The arrest of the actress Susan Sarandon took place on Monday, May 8, along with other people, and the images of the moment in which she was handcuffed and taken by a police officer to the police station are already circulating in the international media.
How long was Susan Sarandon in custody?
Susan Sarandon was arrested
The actress spent just over two hours in custody and was released after paying a fine. The New York State Police Department reported that protesters were repeatedly asked to leave the scene, but they flatly refused to disperse and called for their arrest, forcing officers to proceed.
Sarandon and the rest of the activists have been charged with disorderly conduct and will appear in Albany City Court on an as yet undisclosed date.
Sarandon, known for her political and social activism, has joined protests and demonstrations on several occasions. In 2016, she was one of the prominent figures in the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, which drew international attention and led to a divestment campaign from energy companies supporting similar projects.
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Who is Susan Sarandon?
susan sarandon
Susan Abigail Sarandon, née Tomalin, is an American stage, film, and television actress and producer. Her large and extensive filmography has made her one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood.
He debuted on the big screen in 1970 with the dramatic film Joe, to later jump to the small screen with the soap opera A World Apart, broadcast between 1970 and 1971.
He appeared for the first time on the Broadway tables in 1972 with the play An Evening with Richard Nixon and in 1975, he achieved international recognition with the cult film The Rocky Horror Picture Show, which marked the starting point of his successful career as actress.
It should be noted that Susan Sarandon has accumulated 5 Oscar nominations for her outstanding participation in the films: Atlantic City from 1980, Thelma & Louise from 1991, Lorenzo’s Oil from 1992, The Client from 1994 and, what would be her victory, Pena de death in 1995. She also has a BAFTA and Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Actress to her credit, as well as numerous Golden Globe and Emmy nominations.
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