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Portland-based independent photojournalist assaulted and arrested

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Date of Incident
August 6, 2020
Location
Portland, Oregon
Targets
Maranie Staab (Freelance)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges dropped
Arresting Authority →
Portland Police Bureau
Dropped Charges →
Release Date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Assault

Assailant →
Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →
Yes

Equipment Damage

Equipment Broken →