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Date of incident
March 8, 2024
Location
Austin, Texas

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest status →
Arrested and released
Arresting authority →
Austin Police Department
Charges →
Detention date →
Release date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
Yes

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
Yes

Equipment Damage

Incident Details

Updated on
March 13, 2024
Date of incident
February 29, 2024

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest status →
Charged without arrest
Charges →
  • Contempt of court
    • Feb. 29, 2024: Convicted
    • March 13, 2024: Pending appeal
    • Sept. 30, 2025: Convicted
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Incident Details

Updated on
September 20, 2024
Date of incident
February 29, 2024
Location
New York, New York

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest status →
Arrested and released
Arresting authority →
New York City Police Department
Charges →
Detention date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
Yes

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
Yes

Incident Details

Updated on
September 25, 2025
Date of incident
February 21, 2024
Location
Tampa, Florida

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest status →
Charged without arrest
Arresting authority →
U.S. Department of Justice
Charges →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Incident Details

Date of incident
February 19, 2024
Location
New York, New York

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arresting authority →
New York City Police Department
Detention date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
Yes

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
Yes