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Independent videographer thrown to ground, arrested at NYC protest

Incident Details

Updated On: August 7, 2024
Date of Incident: May 18, 2024
Location: New York, New York
Targets: Sam Seligson (Independent)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: New York City Police Department
Charges →: Obstruction: obstructing government administration

May 19, 2024: Charges pending

Aug. 7, 2024: Charges dropped

Obstruction: resisting arrest

May 19, 2024: Charges pending

Aug. 7, 2024: Charges dropped

Obstruction: disorderly conduct

May 19, 2024: Charges pending

Aug. 7, 2024: Charges dropped
Detention Date →: May 18, 2024
Release Date →: May 19, 2024
Unnecessary use of force? →: Yes

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

Independent photojournalist detained at pro-Palestinian rally in NYC

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 18, 2024
Location: New York, New York
Targets: Josh Pacheco (Independent)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: New York City Police Department
Detention Date →: May 18, 2024
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Photojournalist shoved, camera equipment damaged at NYC protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 18, 2024
Location: New York, New York
Targets: Michael Nigro (Independent)

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

Equipment Broken →: Camera equipment, 1
Actor →: Law enforcement

Seattle video journalist harassed, has laser shined in eyes

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 15, 2024
Location: Seattle, Washington
Targets: Mike Harvey (KCPQ)

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

Investigative journalist arrested at New Mexico campus encampment

Incident Details

Updated On: August 2, 2024
Date of Incident: May 15, 2024
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Targets: Bryant Furlow (Independent)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: University of New Mexico Police Department
Charges →: Trespassing: wrongful use of public property

May 15, 2024: Charges pending

Aug. 2, 2024: Charges dropped

Trespassing: criminal trespass

May 15, 2024: Charges pending

Aug. 2, 2024: Charges dropped
Detention Date →: May 15, 2024
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Photojournalist arrested while covering New Mexico campus encampment

Incident Details

Updated On: August 2, 2024
Date of Incident: May 15, 2024
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Targets: Tara Armijo-Prewitt (Independent)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: University of New Mexico Police Department
Charges →: Trespassing: wrongful use of public property

May 15, 2024: Charges pending

Aug. 2, 2024: Charges dropped

Trespassing: criminal trespass

May 15, 2024: Charges pending

Aug. 2, 2024: Charges dropped
Detention Date →: May 15, 2024
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Independent reporter held by NYPD while covering pro-Palestinian march

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 11, 2024
Location: New York, New York
Targets: Katie Smith (Independent)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: New York City Police Department
Detention Date →: May 11, 2024
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Photojournalist detained at Manhattan Bridge protest in NYC

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 11, 2024
Location: New York, New York
Targets: Madison Swart (Independent)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: New York City Police Department
Detention Date →: May 11, 2024
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

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