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Broadcast cameraman struck by pepper balls on live TV while documenting Louisville protests

Incident Details

Updated On: November 7, 2024
Date of Incident: May 29, 2020
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Targets: James Dobson (WAVE)

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

Two WLKY news vehicles vandalized in Louisville amid protests

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 29, 2020
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Targets: WLKY

Equipment Broken →: Vehicle, 2
Actor →: Private individual

WLKY correspondent attacked while covering Louisville protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 29, 2020
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Targets: Deni Kamper (WLKY)

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

WLKY correspondent targeted with flash-bang grenades while covering protests in Louisville

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 29, 2020
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Targets: Stephon Dingle (WLKY)

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

WLKY journalist targeted with projectile while covering protests in Louisville

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 29, 2020
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Targets: Unidentified journalist 3 (WLKY)

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

WLKY cameraman targeted with flash-bang grenades while covering Louisville protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 29, 2020
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Targets: Unidentified photojournalist 3 (WLKY)

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

Kentucky journalist harassed, kissed on cheek during live broadcast

Incident Details

Updated On: December 20, 2019
Date of Incident: September 20, 2019
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Targets: Sara Rivest (WAVE)

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

Kentucky State Police spokesperson threatens media with denial of access

Incident Details

Date of Incident: March 2, 2018
Location: Harlan, Kentucky
Targets: Mountain Advocate, WRIL-FM

Government agency or public official involved →: Law enforcement: State
Type of denial →: Press credential or media list