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Reporter says she was pushed by sheriffs during Portland protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident: August 16, 2020
Location: Portland, Oregon
Targets: Melissa Lewis (Cascadianphotog Media)

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

Portland photojournalist says she was thrown to the ground by police while covering protests

Incident Details

Date of Incident: August 16, 2020
Location: Portland, Oregon
Targets: Maranie Staab (Freelance)

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

Journalist hit with tear gas and crowd-control rounds during Portland protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident: August 16, 2020
Location: Portland, Oregon
Targets: Juniper Simonis (Freelance)

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

Equipment Seized →: Miscellaneous equipment, 2
Status of Seized Equipment →: Returned in full
Search Warrant Obtained →: No
Actor who seized equipment →: Law enforcement

Public radio reporter hit with baton during August protest in Portland

Incident Details

Date of Incident: August 16, 2020
Location: Portland, Oregon
Targets: Sergio Olmos (Oregon Public Broadcasting)

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

Oregonian photojournalist pushed by law enforcement while covering Portland protests

Incident Details

Date of Incident: August 16, 2020
Location: Portland, Oregon
Targets: Beth Nakamura (The Oregonian)

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