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Social media journalist arrested during San Clemente protest, held overnight

Incident Details

Updated On: March 30, 2023
Date of Incident: April 23, 2022
Location: San Clemente, California
Targets: Jessica Rogers (Independent)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: Orange County Sheriff's Office
Charges →: Obstruction: resisting, delaying or obstructing a public officer

Apr. 24, 2022: Charges pending

Mar. 30, 2023: Charges dropped
Release Date →: April 24, 2022
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Freelance journalist detained while covering a deforestation protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 14, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Targets: Ryan Fatica (Unicorn Riot)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: Atlanta Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Equipment Seized →: Work product, 1
Status of Seized Equipment →: In custody
Search Warrant Obtained →: No
Actor who seized equipment →: Law enforcement

Journalist detained by deputies after documenting arrests at Idaho Pride parade

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 11, 2022
Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
Targets: Alissa Azar (Independent)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: Kootenai County Sheriff's Office
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Equipment Seized →: Vehicle, 1
Search Warrant Obtained →: No

Filmmaker detained, pressured to delete footage

Incident Details

Updated On: May 16, 2023
Date of Incident: June 15, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Case number: 1:23-cv-02204
Targets: Michael Watchulonis (Independent)
Case Status: Ongoing
Type of case: Civil

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: Atlanta Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Independent videographer detained while documenting LA reproductive rights protests

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Sean Beckner-Carmitchel (Independent)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: Los Angeles Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Assailant →: Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →: Yes

Journalist detained in kettle while documenting reproductive rights protests in LA

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Anthony Cabassa (El American)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: Los Angeles Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Videographer assaulted, detained while covering reproductive rights protests in LA

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Vishal Singh (Independent)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: Los Angeles Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Assailant →: Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →: Yes

Photojournalist detained while documenting LA reproductive rights protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Julianna Lacoste (Freelance)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: Los Angeles Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

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