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

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 29, 2020
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Targets: James Dobson (WAVE 3)

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

Two WLKY news vehicles vandalized in Louisville amid protests

Incident Details

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

Equipment Broken →: Vehicle, 2

WLKY correspondent attacked while covering Louisville protest

Incident Details

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

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 News)

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 News)

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 News)

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

Kentucky journalist harassed, kissed on cheek during live broadcast

Incident Details

Date of Incident: September 20, 2019
Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Targets: Sara Rivest (WAVE 3)

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 106.3 FM

Politicians or Public Figures Involved →: Kentucky State Police