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Detroit Free Press reporter detained, pushed to ground while covering a protest for story on police tactics

Incident Details

Date of Incident
June 2, 2020
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Targets
Darcie Moran for Detroit Free Press

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Detroit police department
Unnecessary use of force? →
Yes

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
Unknown

Detroit News journalist captures her own detention on livestream

Incident Details

Date of Incident
May 31, 2020
Location
Detroit, Michigan
Targets
Christine MacDonald for Detroit News

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Detroit police department
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
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