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Citizen journalist Nydia Tisdale arrested and attacked by police officer while filming rally

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Date of incident: August 23, 2014
Location: Dawsonville, Georgia
Targets: Nydia Tisdale (Independent)

Arrest status →: Arrested and released
Arresting authority →: Dawson County Sheriff’s Office
Charges →: Trespassing

Aug. 23, 2014: Charges pending

Dec. 4, 2017: Acquitted

Obstruction

Aug. 23, 2014: Charges pending

Dec. 4, 2017: Acquitted

Obstruction: obstruction of a law enforcement officer

Aug. 23, 2014: Charges pending

Dec. 4, 2017: Convicted
Unnecessary use of force? →: Yes

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

Equipment searched or seized →: Camera, 1
Status of equipment →: Returned in full
Search warrant obtained →: No

Equipment broken →: Work product, 1
Actor →: Law enforcement