All Incidents

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Documentarian struck over the head with baton by man at L.A. demonstration

July 3, 2021

Documentary writer, director and producer Rocky Romano was struck over the head with a baton while he was documenting protests …

Videographer hit with pepper ball while covering demonstration against LASD

June 12, 2021

Videographer Vishal Singh said Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department officers hit him in the leg with a pepper ball while he was covering a protest against the department on June 12, 2021.According to CBS Los Angeles, the sheriff’s department had denied a permit to a group planning a protest to demand that Sheriff Alex Villanueva step down. Despite the ban, demonstrators went ahead with a march, “highlighting the many killings of LASD against the Black and Brown community — such …

Reporter detained by LA deputies while trying to re-enter press conference

April 20, 2021

Freelance reporter Cerise Castle said she was detained by LA County sheriff’s officers when she attempted to re-enter a press conference being held on the steps of the Hall of Justice, Los Angeles, on April 20, 2021.Castle said on Twitter: “I was detained today while covering a press conference hosted by the LA County Sheriff's Department. Yes, I had my press pass.”