Sanders protesters shut down media tent; police bar press from space

A large group of Bernie Sanders’ supporters Tuesday occupied one of three media tents outside the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia where the Democratic National Convention is being held.

Philadelphia police officers blocked the entrances and refused to allow reporters inside to their work space or to report on the protest.

About 70 Sanders protesters entered the tent quietly but quickly and refused to speak to reporters. Many were wearing tape over their mouths.

The protest came just moments after Sanders led the effort to nominate Hillary Clinton for president.

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