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Independent filmmaker arrested while covering anti-ICE protest in New York City

Incident Details

Date of Incident
September 19, 2020
Location
New York, New York
Targets
Ronald Weaver II (Independent)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges pending
Arresting Authority →
New York Police Department
Current Charges →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
Yes

Photographer arrested by NYPD while covering pro-police march

Incident Details

Date of Incident
July 15, 2020
Location
New York, New York
Case number
1:21-cv-06610
Targets
Mel D. Cole (Independent)
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 →
New York Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
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