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Philadelphia Inquirer reporter arrested during 'defund the police' protest

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Date of Incident
June 23, 2020
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Targets
Samantha Melamed (Philadelphia Inquirer)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Philadelphia Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
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