New York Times managed this with eloquence.

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      Being there was perfectly legal. Attending a riot can be a lot of fun. In fact, if everyone is well behaved, it’s encouraged and called peaceful protest.

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        Everyone that entered did so illegally. The ones that stayed outside were perfectly legal, and are not part of the group that is still wanted by law enforcement.

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        Being there was not legal they were told to disperse when they failed to do so it then became a crime.

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          Moreover, a riot is not a protest and even a protest isn’t always legal (even in western countries where they are a fundamental right, i.e. an expression of free speech)