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Freelance journalist struck by projectiles, then arrested while covering protest on Dallas bridge

Incident Details

Updated On
October 26, 2021
Date of Incident
June 1, 2020
Location
Dallas, Texas
Case number
3:21-cv-02649
Targets
Steven Monacelli (Dallas Voice)
Case Status
Ongoing
Type of case
Civil

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Dallas Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
No

Photojournalist arrested covering Dallas protests, camera equipment seized

Incident Details

Updated On
May 23, 2022
Date of Incident
May 30, 2020
Location
Dallas, Texas
Case number
3:22-cv-01132
Targets
Christopher Rusanowsky (ZUMA Press)
Case Status
Ongoing
Type of case
Civil

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges dropped
Arresting Authority →
Dallas Police Department
Dropped Charges →
Release Date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
Equipment Seized →
Status of Seized Equipment →
Returned in full
Search Warrant Obtained →
No
Actor who seized equipment →
Law enforcement
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