From Futurism · Joe Wilkins · · 30s
78-Year-Old Woman Arrested Protesting Delivery Robot
Retired professor arrested for blocking delivery robot with First Amendment claims.
In brief
Retired professor arrested for blocking delivery robot with First Amendment claims. 78-year-old Carolyn Marvin was arrested in Philadelphia for protesting delivery robots, claiming her right to protest job displacement. Originally reported by Futurism.
Carolyn Marvin
78-year-old retired communications professor at University of Pennsylvania arrested for blocking delivery robot in Philadelphia.
“i know they're taking the jobs of human delivery workers”
Arrested for Protest
Marvin refused police order to move after claiming protected speech rights for sidewalk demonstrations.
“i do why not”
Legal Question Raised
Incident highlights responsibility for delivery bots needing unimpeded public access.
The key point
78-year-old Carolyn Marvin was arrested in Philadelphia for protesting delivery robots, claiming her right to protest job displacement.
