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Arizona Republic photographer detained while documenting protests

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 25, 2022
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Targets: Alberto Mariani (Arizona Republic)

Arrest status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting authority →: Arizona Department of Public Safety
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Photographer detained at Arizona Capitol while documenting protests

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 25, 2022
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Targets: Jack Sorgi (LLN Arizona)

Arrest status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting authority →: Arizona Department of Public Safety
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Photographer documenting reproductive rights protests detained at Arizona Capitol

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 25, 2022
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Targets: Michael "Mike" Gonzalez (LLN Arizona)

Arrest status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting authority →: Arizona Department of Public Safety
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Independent videographer detained while documenting LA reproductive rights protests

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Sean Beckner-Carmitchel (Independent)

Arrest status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting authority →: Los Angeles Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

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

Journalist detained in kettle while documenting reproductive rights protests in LA

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Anthony Cabassa (El American)

Arrest status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting authority →: Los Angeles Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Journalist repeatedly shoved while covering LA reproductive rights protests

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Lexis-Olivier Ray (L.A. Taco)

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

Photojournalist shoved, helmet damaged while covering LA protest

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Joey Scott (Independent)

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

Equipment damaged →: Protective equipment, 1
Actor →: Law enforcement

Beverly Hills Courier reporter shoved by officers while covering reproductive rights protests

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Samuel Braslow (Beverly Hills Courier)

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

Video journalist assaulted at reproductive rights demonstrations in Portland

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Portland, Oregon
Targets: Mason Lake (Independent)

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

Photojournalist struck with police batons while covering reproductive rights protests in LA

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Jake Lee Green (Independent)

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

Videographer assaulted, detained while covering reproductive rights protests in LA

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Vishal Singh (Independent)

Arrest status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting authority →: Los Angeles Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

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

Journalist struck, shoved to ground while documenting LA protests on reproductive rights

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Incident Details

Updated on: June 25, 2026
Date of incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Case number: 2:23-cv-00813
Targets: Tina-Desiree Berg (Independent)
Case status: Settled
Type of case: Civil

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

Photojournalist detained while documenting LA reproductive rights protest

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Julianna Lacoste (Freelance)

Arrest status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting authority →: Los Angeles Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Cinematographer detained while documenting LA reproductive rights protest

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 24, 2022
Location: Los Angeles, California
Targets: Jean (Independent)

Arrest status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting authority →: Los Angeles Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Assailant →: Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →: No

Reporters removed from Uvalde committee hearing on school shooting response

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 20, 2022
Location: Uvalde, Texas
Targets: Media

Government agency or public official involved →: Local government: Legislature
Type of denial →: Government event

Former Fox News journalist subpoenaed to reveal confidential source

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Incident Details

Updated on: July 2, 2026
Date of incident: June 16, 2022
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Targets: Catherine Herridge (Fox News)

Legal orders →: subpoena for communications or work product

June 16, 2022: Pending

Aug. 1, 2022: Objected to

Aug. 1, 2023: Quashed

subpoena for testimony about confidential source

June 16, 2022: Pending

Aug. 1, 2022: Objected to

Aug. 1, 2023: Upheld

Feb. 29, 2024: Ignored

March 13, 2024: Objected to

Sept. 30, 2025: Upheld

Nov. 20, 2025: Objected to

May 22, 2026: Upheld
Legal order target →: Journalist
Legal order venue →: Federal

Documentarian subpoenaed by House Committee investigating Jan. 6 riot

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 15, 2022
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Targets: Alex Holder (AJH Films)

Legal orders →: subpoena for communications or work product

June 15, 2022: Pending

June 21, 2022: Carried out
Legal order target →: Journalist
Legal order venue →: Federal

Broadcast photojournalist assaulted after filming fight in Miami Beach

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 15, 2022
Location: Miami Beach, Florida
Targets: Unidentified photojournalist 24 (WSVN)

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

Filmmaker detained, pressured to delete footage

Incident Details

Updated on: May 16, 2023
Date of incident: June 15, 2022
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Case number: 1:23-cv-02204
Targets: Michael Watchulonis (Independent)
Case status: Ongoing
Type of case: Civil

Arrest status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting authority →: Atlanta Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

PA investigative reporter, photojournalist assaulted by business owner

Incident Details

Date of incident: June 15, 2022
Location: South Centre Township, Pennsylvania
Targets: Andy Mehalshick (WBRE-TV/WYOU)

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

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