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Freelance journalist detained while reporting on climate activists

Incident Details

Date of Incident
November 17, 2023
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Targets
Will Allen-DuPraw (News2Share)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →
National Gallery of Art Protection Services
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Assault

Assailant →
Private security
Was the journalist targeted? →
Yes

Independent journalist pushed, arrested at NYC pro-Palestinian march

Incident Details

Date of Incident
November 11, 2023
Location
New York, New York
Targets
Ashoka Jegroo (Independent)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

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

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
Yes

Chicago-area reporter cited for seeking comment from local officials

Incident Details

Updated On
November 6, 2023
Date of Incident
October 30, 2023
Location
Calumet City, Illinois
Targets
Hank Sanders (Daily Southtown)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Charged without arrest
Arresting Authority →
Calumet City Police Department
Charges →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Alabama reporter faces felony charge for article on grand jury investigation

Incident Details

Updated On
April 19, 2024
Date of Incident
October 27, 2023
Location
Atmore, Alabama
Targets
Don Fletcher (Atmore News)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
Charges →
Detention Date →
Release Date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Prior Restraint

Status of Prior Restraint →
Dropped
Mistakenly Released Materials? →
No

Alabama publisher charged over report on grand jury investigation

Incident Details

Updated On
April 19, 2024
Date of Incident
October 27, 2023
Location
Atmore, Alabama
Targets
Sherry Digmon (Atmore News)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office
Charges →
Detention Date →
Release Date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Prior Restraint

Status of Prior Restraint →
Dropped
Mistakenly Released Materials? →
No

Freelance photojournalist detained, cited at Reno rally

Incident Details

Updated On
October 25, 2023
Date of Incident
October 20, 2023
Location
Reno, Nevada
Targets
Eric Marks (This Is Reno)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

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

Freelance journalist shoved, arrested while filming police in Arizona

Incident Details

Date of Incident
May 16, 2023
Location
Yuma, Arizona
Targets
Lucas Mullikin (Freelance)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →
Yuma Police Department
Charges →
Detention Date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
Yes

Photojournalist arrested at candlelight vigil for man killed on NYC subway

Incident Details

Updated On
January 25, 2024
Date of Incident
May 8, 2023
Location
New York, New York
Targets
Stephanie Keith (Freelance)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

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