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Freelance journalist hit with rubber bullet while covering protests in DC

Incident Details

Date of Incident: August 31, 2020
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Targets: Andrew Jasiura (Freelance)

Assailant →: Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →: Unknown

Journalist detained while covering DC protests

Incident Details

Date of Incident: August 13, 2020
Location: Washington, District of Columbia
Targets: Andrew Jasiura (Freelance)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: Metropolitan Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Freelance photographer detained by Buffalo police

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 31, 2020
Location: Buffalo, New York
Targets: Andrew Jasiura (Freelance)

Arrest Status →: Detained and released without being processed
Arresting Authority →: Buffalo Police Department
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Police fire pepper balls at photographer in Buffalo, make grab for camera

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 30, 2020
Location: Buffalo, New York
Targets: Andrew Jasiura (Freelance)

Assailant →: Law enforcement
Was the journalist targeted? →: Yes