It was another round of citations and arrests from Fort Lauderdale police who broke up a homeless feeding at Stranahan Park.
A 17-year-old, 25-year old Nikki Rye and a third person were among those with "Food Not Bombs" in trouble with authorities.
"I was laughing. I thought you know this is a sick joke," said the 17-year-old minor who was cuffed and taken away. "They can't stop us from feeding people."
Rye walked out of jail with a notice to appear. She said the corrections and police officers inside were also upset about her arrest and sent her off with the notice.
Officials said the group violated Fort Lauderdale's new city ordinance that places strict restrictions on where and how groups can feed the homeless.
Before these young people though, 90-year-old humanitarian and longtime volunteer Arnold Abbott made national headlines after he wascited twice for feeding.
The whole situation made network news and waseven mocked on Comedy Central's "The Colbert Report."
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler stood by the ordinance, saying it does not stop the feedings altogether, just makes them cleaner and safer for everyone.
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