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Los Angeles sues journalist in attempt to claw back photos of police officers

Incident Details

Date of Incident: April 5, 2023
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Ben Camacho (Knock LA)

Chilling Statement

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

Journalist repeatedly shoved while covering LA reproductive rights protests

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Lexis-Olivier Ray (L.A. Taco)

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

Photojournalist shoved, helmet damaged while covering LA protest

Incident Details

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

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

Equipment Broken →: Protective equipment, 1

Beverly Hills Courier reporter shoved by officers while covering reproductive rights protests

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Samuel Braslow (Beverly Hills Courier)

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

Photojournalist struck with police batons while covering reproductive rights protests in LA

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Jake Lee Green (Independent)

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

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

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