New York (CNN) Armed militant activists with the group Antifa have seized a sizable section of Seattle and are plotting to expand their territory — all as the local police surrender to them and evacuate a local precinct. Or so the story goes if you've relied on right-wing media for your news this week. It is true that demonstrators have occupied a small, six-square block section of Seattle and designated it an "autonomous zone." But claims that bands of militant Antifa members are roving the Seattle streets appear to be grossly exaggerated in right-wing media. In fact, according to the Seattle mayor's office, city officials haven't seen any evidence to indicate armed members of Antifa are even on the ground.

Source: CNN June 11, 2020 19:18 UTC