Remembering a police riot: The Castro sweep of October 6, 1989.

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Scene from the Castro Sweep Police Riot of October 6, 1989 with police arresting Gilbert Criswell at the corner of Castro and 18th Streets. (Photo: Rick Gerharter)

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