BURLINGTON, Vt. -
The Internet is flooded with videos of Sunday's violent protest outside a meeting of New England governors and Eastern Canadian premiers.
Now, both protesters and police are taking the next step in resolving the controversy, but police say they know who started it.
"The aggressive actions were precipitated not by police but by folks who were intentionally trying to inhibit the movement of people who were trying to make their way to dinner," said Burlington Police Chief Mike Schirling.
Some of the protesters said they thought police overreacted when a small number of the hundreds of protesters gathered at the Hilton and blocked buses carrying the regional leaders from leaving.
Police say they are now assessing the incident and determining whether charges should be filed against any of the protesters. They'll be using any online video that they can find.
"Gives us a clear picture of how things transpired," Chief Schirling said.
"It will help very much in identifying those who may be responsible for criminal acts during that event."
Protesters who were shot with defensive ammunition Sunday met with members of the Vermont Law Center Monday at Burlington College. They refused an interview at the time, but one member of the Vermont Law Center said that they will be holding a press conference Wednesday at 12 p.m. outside of City Hall. They said that taking legal action against police was not talked about, but no action is off the table.
A small group of protesters did gather at Perkins Pier Monday to make a statement as the conference wrapped up.
