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VICE Media reporter arrested while covering Minneapolis protests

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Updated On
August 11, 2020
Date of Incident
May 30, 2020
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Targets
Alzo Slade for VICE News

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges dropped
Arresting Authority →
Minnesota state patrol
Dropped Charges →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No

VICE Media producer arrested while covering Minneapolis protests

Incident Details

Updated On
August 11, 2020
Date of Incident
May 30, 2020
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Targets
Jika González for VICE News

Arrest/Criminal Charge

Arrest Status →
Arrested and released
Status of Charges →
Charges dropped
Arresting Authority →
Minnesota state patrol
Dropped Charges →
Unnecessary use of force? →
No
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