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Omaha police detain journalist during protest, refusing to believe he is media

Incident Details

Date of Incident
July 25, 2020
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Targets
Jazari Kual for Kualdom Creations

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Omaha police department
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Omaha police shove, detain freelance journalist during protest

Incident Details

Updated On
January 8, 2021
Date of Incident
July 25, 2020
Location
Omaha, Nebraska
Case number
8:20-cv-00400
Targets
Melanie Buer for Protean Magazine
Case Status
Settled
Type of case
Civil

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Omaha police department
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
Unknown

Commonwealth Times editor detained while covering Richmond protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident
July 25, 2020
Location
Richmond, Virginia
Targets
Eduardo Acevedo for The Commonwealth Times

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Richmond police department
Unnecessary use of force? →
Yes

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
Yes
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