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Minnesota Reformer reporter struck by projectile during second day of protests for George Floyd

Incident Details

Date of Incident: May 27, 2020
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Targets: Max Nesterak (Minnesota Reformer)

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

Deputy editor subpoenaed in connection with blinded photojournalist’s lawsuit

Incident Details

Updated On: June 2, 2022
Date of Incident: March 18, 2022
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Targets: Max Nesterak (Minnesota Reformer)

Legal Orders →: subpoena for communications or work product

Mar. 18, 2022: Pending

May. 26, 2022: Dropped
Legal Order Target →: Journalist
Legal Order Venue →: Federal