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Independent journalist cited for trespassing in Florida city hall

Incident Details

Updated on
December 2, 2019
Date of incident
December 20, 2018
Location
Punta Gorda, Florida
Case number
2:19-cv-00484
Targets
Andrew Sheets (Independent)
Case status
Withdrawn
Type of case
Civil

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arresting authority →
Punta Gorda Police Department
Charges →
  • Trespassing
    • Dec. 20, 2018: Convicted
    • July 12, 2019: Pending appeal
    • Dec. 2, 2019: Convicted
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

NC news publisher charged with criminal contempt of court

Incident Details

Date of incident
December 3, 2018
Location
Franklin, North Carolina
Targets
Davin Eldridge (Trappalachia)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest status →
Arrested and released
Arresting authority →
Macon County Circuit Court
Charges →
  • Contempt of court
    • Dec. 3, 2018: Charges pending
    • Jan. 11, 2019: Convicted
    • Jan. 11, 2019: Pending appeal
    • Dec. 3, 2019: Convicted
    • Dec. 3, 2019: Pending appeal
    • March 12, 2021: Convicted
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
Equipment searched or seized →
Status of equipment →
Searched without seizure
Search warrant obtained →
Yes

Subpoena/Legal Order

Legal orders →
Legal order target →
Journalist
Legal order venue →
State

Journalist stopped at border for the fourth time, questioned about immigration reporting

Incident Details

Date of incident
November 24, 2018
Location
San Diego, California
Targets
Brooke Binkowski (Freelance)

Border Stop

Border point →
San Ysidro Port of Entry
Target nationality →
US citizenship status of target →
U.S. citizen
Denied entry? →
No
Stopped previously? →
Yes
Asked for device access? →
No
Asked intrusive questions about work? →
Yes
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