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Journalist Tracie Williams arrested at Standing Rock

Incident Details

Updated On
July 11, 2018
Date of Incident
February 23, 2017
Location
Morton County, North Dakota
Targets
Tracie Williams

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges dropped
Arresting Authority →
Morton County Sheriff's Department
Dropped 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

Filmmaker Jahnny Lee charged with obstruction at Standing Rock

Incident Details

Updated On
April 27, 2018
Date of Incident
February 22, 2017
Location
Morton County, North Dakota
Targets
Jahnny Lee (Sundance Institute)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges dropped
Arresting Authority →
Morton County Sheriff's Department
Dropped 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

Reporter Jack Smith IV charged with obstruction at Standing Rock

Incident Details

Updated On
December 7, 2017
Date of Incident
February 22, 2017
Location
Morton County, North Dakota
Targets
Jack Smith IV (Mic)

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Acquitted
Arresting Authority →
Morton County Sheriff's Department
Dropped Charges →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
Equipment Seized →
Status of Seized Equipment →
In custody
Search Warrant Obtained →
No
Actor who seized equipment →
Law enforcement

Journalist Tonita Cervantes arrested at Standing Rock

Incident Details

Updated On
April 27, 2018
Date of Incident
February 22, 2017
Location
Morton County, North Dakota
Targets
Tonita Cervantes

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges dropped
Arresting Authority →
Morton County Sheriff's Department
Dropped 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

Reporter Jenni Monet arrested at Standing Rock

Incident Details

Updated On
June 1, 2018
Date of Incident
February 1, 2017
Location
Morton County, North Dakota
Targets
Jenni Monet

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Acquitted
Arresting Authority →
Morton County Sheriff's Department
Dropped Charges →
Detention Date →
Release Date →
Unnecessary use of force? →
Yes
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