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Photographer shoved by group of pro-Trump demonstrators in Salem, Oregon

Incident Details

Date of Incident: November 7, 2020
Location: Salem, Oregon
Targets: Joseph Rushmore (Freelance)

Assailant →: Private individual
Was the journalist targeted? →: Yes

Photographer slammed to the ground, arrested by Portland police

Incident Details

Date of Incident: August 8, 2020
Location: Portland, Oregon
Targets: Joseph Rushmore (Freelance)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: Portland Police Bureau
Charges →: Obstruction: disorderly conduct in the second degree

Aug. 8, 2020: Charges pending

Aug. 31, 2020: Charges dropped

Obstruction: interfering with a police officer

Aug. 8, 2020: Charges pending

Aug. 31, 2020: Charges dropped
Unnecessary use of force? →: Yes

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

Equipment Seized →: Camera, 2

Cellphone, 1

Equipment bag, 1

Protective equipment, 1
Status of Seized Equipment →: Returned in full
Search Warrant Obtained →: No
Actor who seized equipment →: Law enforcement