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Incident Details

Updated On
July 27, 2023
Date of Incident
June 4, 2020
Location
Birmingham, Alabama

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →
Birmingham Police Department
Charges →
  • Unknown
    • Jun. 4, 2020: Charges pending
    • Jul. 27, 2023: Charges dropped
Unnecessary use of force? →
Yes

Incident Details

Date of Incident
June 4, 2020
Location
New York, New York

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
Unknown

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arresting Authority →
New York Police Department
Detention Date →
Release Date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
Equipment Seized →
Status of Seized Equipment →
Returned in full
Search Warrant Obtained →
No
Actor who seized equipment →
Law enforcement

Incident Details

Updated On
December 8, 2020
Date of Incident
June 4, 2020
Location
New York, New York

Arrest/Criminal Charge

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