'We saw the biggest spike ever to our website, where the public can hear about an unconscionably unjust reality. While plenty of that attention is pretty superficial, plenty more is not. 'Sensational content like a protester getting tackled by an all-pro NFL linebacker, draws lots of attention.

LeBron James' New Venture: What Is Major League Pickleball?ĭirect Action Everywhere were delighted how much exposure the incident has given them and they told Newsweek: 'We're very happy with the outcome of the demonstration.

Fact Check: Did Herschel Walker get his NFL retirement date wrong?.Herschel Walker Slammed by Son Following Report He Paid for Abortion.Taylor was apparently not meant to be alone in his protest, but his accomplice, Allison Fluty, was reportedly taken down by security before she could enter the field of play.

With Taylor looking like he was going to show the security a clean pair of heels and make an escape, Wagner and McKinley stepped in to bring the chase to a sudden halt, sending the crowd into raptures. Taylor stopped the game temporarily as he rushed onto the field holding a pink flare, with members of the security in his wake. He was protesting to draw attention to the trial of two of the group's members in Utah, where they have been accused of stealing pigs. The invader was identified as Alex Taylor, an animal rights activist with the group Direct Action Everywhere. A protester is hit by Los Angeles Rams defensive end Takkarist McKinley, middle left, and linebacker Bobby Wagner (Inset) during the first half of an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Rams in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct.

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