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Russian freelance journalist arrested while covering protests in Brooklyn

Incident Details

Updated On: December 8, 2020
Date of Incident: June 4, 2020
Location: New York, New York
Targets: Yana Mulder (REN.TV)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: New York Police Department
Charges →: Curfew violation: violation of mayor’s emergency order

Jun. 4, 2020: Charges pending

Dec. 8, 2020: Unknown
Release Date →: June 5, 2020
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Filmmaker arrested at ‘Cop City’ protest, sues Atlanta and police

Incident Details

Date of Incident: September 8, 2021
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Case number: 1:23-cv-04041
Targets: Lev Omelchenko (Independent)
Case Status: Ongoing
Type of case: Civil

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: Atlanta Police Department
Charges →: Blocking traffic: pedestrian walking in roadway

Sep. 8, 2021: Charges pending

Sep. 8, 2023: Unknown
Detention Date →: September 8, 2021
Release Date →: September 9, 2021
Unnecessary use of force? →: No