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Univision journalist arrested, his phone seized while reporting in Arizona

Incident Details

Updated On
November 22, 2022
Date of Incident
April 30, 2021
Location
Gilbert, Arizona
Targets
León Felipe González Cortés (KTVW-DT)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →
Gilbert Police Department
Charges →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
Equipment Seized →
Status of Seized Equipment →
In custody
Search Warrant Obtained →
No

Veteran reporter arrested, strip-searched in Minnesota while covering anti-pipeline protest

Incident Details

Updated On
July 13, 2021
Date of Incident
June 7, 2021
Location
Hubbard County, Minnesota
Targets
Alan Weisman (Los Angeles Times)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →
Hubbard County Sheriff’s Office
Charges →
  • Trespassing
    • Jun. 7, 2021: Charges pending
    • Jul. 13, 2021: Charges dropped
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Reporter arrested, phone confiscated while covering NC homeless camp eviction

Incident Details

Updated On
March 22, 2024
Date of Incident
December 25, 2021
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Targets
Matilda Bliss (The Asheville Blade)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →
Asheville Police Department
Charges →
  • Trespassing
    • Dec. 26, 2021: Charges pending
    • Apr. 19, 2023: Convicted
    • Apr. 19, 2023: Pending appeal
    • Jun. 16, 2023: Convicted
    • Mar. 22, 2024: Pending appeal
Release Date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
Equipment Seized →
Status of Seized Equipment →
Returned in full
Search Warrant Obtained →
Yes

Subpoena/Legal Order

Legal Orders →
Legal Order Target →
Journalist
Legal Order Venue →
State

Journalist arrested while covering North Carolina homeless camp eviction

Incident Details

Updated On
March 22, 2024
Date of Incident
December 25, 2021
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Targets
Veronica Coit (The Asheville Blade)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →
Asheville Police Department
Charges →
  • Trespassing
    • Dec. 26, 2021: Charges pending
    • Apr. 19, 2023: Convicted
    • Apr. 19, 2023: Pending appeal
    • Jun. 16, 2023: Convicted
    • Mar. 22, 2024: Pending appeal
Release Date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

TV reporter arrested at Northern California university protest; charges dropped

Incident Details

Date of Incident
April 30, 2024
Location
Arcata, California
Targets
Adelmi Ruiz (KAEF-TV & KRCR-TV)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

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

Equipment Damage

Equipment Broken →
Actor →
Law enforcement
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