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USA Today photojournalist detained during Brooklyn Center protest

Incident Details

Date of Incident
April 16, 2021
Location
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Targets
Jasper Colt for USA Today

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Brooklyn center police department
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

Minneapolis Star Tribune photojournalist and colleague detained in Brooklyn Center

Incident Details

Date of Incident
April 16, 2021
Location
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Targets
Renée Jones Schneider for Minneapolis Star Tribune

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Detained and released without being processed
Status of Charges →
Not charged
Arresting Authority →
Brooklyn center police department
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
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