A Montgomery man staged a mock lynching last night on the Riverwalk sign to protest treatment of African Americans by the justice system.

David Sadler, who is black, was hanging from the sign on July 4th, with a noose around his neck. Pictures from the incident appear to show Sadler in a harness that prevented any injuries. Sadler was holding a sign that read, "Dear DOJ [Department of Justice], Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death."

From me you you: Now watch God work... Posted by David A Sadler on Tuesday, July 4, 2017

Montgomery Police could not be immediately reached for comment on whether there were any charges stemming from the incident, but Sadler posted a Facebook live video shortly after the demonstration where he was chatting amicably with two white officers.

One of the officers said they were concerned Sadler was going to get hurt, but they waited until the protest was over to help him down. Sadler thanked the officers for their service, applauding them for confronting dangerous situations.

"I was ready to go to jail," Sadler said. The Montgomery protester also said non-violent protests are more appropriate than looting or other expressions of anger.

"It's not about going out and acting like fools, burning your own stuff and getting crazy," he said. "This is a God thing, everything is going to work out perfect. We did what we had to do."

The provocative protest wasn't the first time Sadler made an attention-grabbing statement.

During President Trump's inauguration, Sadler went to Washington to hand out free hugs while wearing a blindfold, symbolizing that he could not judge those who he embraced. The D.C. trip was modeled after similar free hugs Sadler gave out in Montgomery.

"What we have to realize is that supporting [Trump] and wishing he does well means that the country does well," Sadler said at the time. "It doesn't matter who you are, your color or sexual orientation. Let's just all love each other through it. Trump says we'll make America great again, but we're saying it's been great, so let's make it greater."