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Freelance journalist detained while covering a deforestation protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 14, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Targets: Ryan Fatica (Unicorn Riot)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: Atlanta Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Equipment Seized →: Work product, 1
Status of Seized Equipment →: In custody
Search Warrant Obtained →: 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

Reporter at Atlanta crime scene assaulted by security guard

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 13, 2021
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Targets: Mike Petchenik (WSB-TV)

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

Apparent ransomware attack forces local Cox TV stations offline in 3 states

Incident Details

Date of Incident: June 2, 2021
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Targets: Cox Media Group

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U.S. immigration officials detain Honduran journalist after she requests asylum in Georgia

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 23, 2021
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Targets: Thirzia Galeas (Independent)

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Tennessee reporter told to leave, threatened with arrest at a town hall meeting with Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene

Incident Details

Date of Incident: January 27, 2021
Location: Whitfield County, Georgia
Targets: Meredith Aldis (WRCB)

Government agency or public official involved →: Federal government: Legislature
Type of denial →: Government event

Tennessee photographer ejected, threatened with arrest during town hall with Rep. Majorie Taylor Greene

Incident Details

Date of Incident: January 27, 2021
Location: Whitfield County, Georgia
Targets: Anonymous photojournalist 3 (WRCB)

Government agency or public official involved →: Federal government: Legislature
Type of denial →: Government event

Independent journalist repeatedly pushed by a police officer while covering a rally in Georgia

Incident Details

Date of Incident: August 15, 2020
Location: Stone Mountain, Georgia
Targets: Anissa Matlock (Freelance)

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

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