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Chicago Sun-Times reporter assaulted by police while covering protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident: July 14, 2018
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Targets: Nader Issa (Chicago Sun-Times)

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

Photojournalist Liam Cohen pepper-sprayed by police while covering Patriot Prayer rally

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 30, 2018
Location: Portland, Oregon
Targets: Liam Cohen (Freelance)

Assailant →: Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →: No

Oregon cameraman attacked while covering ICE protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 28, 2018
Location: Portland, Oregon
Targets: Carter Maynard (KATU)

Assailant →: Private individual
Was the journalist targeted? →: Unknown

Photojournalist Michael Nigro arrested while covering protest in Missouri

Incident Details

Updated On: March 8, 2019
Date of Incident: June 11, 2018
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Targets: Michael Nigro (Truthdig)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: Jefferson City Police Department
Charges →: Failure to obey

June 11, 2018: Charges pending

Nov. 30, 2018: Charges dropped
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Equipment Searched or Seized →: Camera, 1

Equipment bag, 1

Work product, 1

Camera lens, 2

Cellphone, 1
Status of Equipment →: Returned in full
Search Warrant Obtained →: No

Reporter John Harvey arrested and cited for ‘disorderly conduct’ at Pennsylvania State Capitol

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 11, 2018
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Targets: John Harvey (Democracy Watch News)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: Harrisburg Capitol Police
Charges →: Obstruction: disorderly conduct

June 11, 2018: Charges pending

Dec. 6, 2018: Charges dropped
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Portland Mercury reporter Kelly Kenoyer shoved while filming Patriot Prayer rally

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 3, 2018
Location: Portland, Oregon
Targets: Kelly Kenoyer (Portland Mercury)

Assailant →: Private individual
Was the journalist targeted? →: Yes

AP photojournalist hit with rubber bullets in Puerto Rico

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 1, 2018
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Targets: Carlos Rivera Giusti (The Associated Press)

Assailant →: Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →: No

Police officer strikes journalist in Puerto Rico

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 1, 2018
Location: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Targets: José Encarnación (Metro Puerto Rico)

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

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