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Student journalist arrested while covering protest in Minnesota

Incident Details

Date of Incident
June 17, 2017
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Targets
David Clarey (Minnesota Daily)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges dropped
Arresting Authority →
Minnesota State Patrol
Dropped Charges →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Minneapolis journalist arrested while covering protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident
June 17, 2017
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Targets
Susan Du (City Pages)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges dropped
Arresting Authority →
Minnesota State Patrol
Dropped Charges →
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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