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Photojournalist Michael Nigro arrested while covering protest in Missouri

Incident Details

Updated On
March 8, 2019
Date of Incident
June 11, 2018
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri
Targets
Michael Nigro (Truthdig)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges dropped
Arresting Authority →
Jefferson City Police Department
Current Charges →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
Equipment Seized →
Status of Seized Equipment →
Returned in full
Search Warrant Obtained →
No
Actor who seized equipment →
Law enforcement

The Young Turks reporter Jordan Chariton arrested in St. Louis

Incident Details

Date of Incident
October 3, 2017
Location
St. Louis, Missouri
Targets
Jordan Chariton (The Young Turks)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Unknown
Arresting Authority →
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department
Current Charges →
Detention Date →
Release Date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
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