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Photojournalist arrested while covering climate demonstration, equipment seized

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Updated On: July 15, 2019
Date of Incident: June 22, 2019
Location: New York, New York
Targets: Michael Nigro (Independent)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: New York Police Department
Charges →: Trespassing: criminal trespass

Jun. 22, 2019: Charges pending

Jul. 15, 2019: Charges dropped
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Equipment Seized →: Camera, 1

Cellphone, 1

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

Photojournalist Michael Nigro arrested while covering protest in Missouri

Incident Details

Updated On: March 8, 2019
Date of Incident: June 11, 2018
Location: Jefferson City, Missouri
Targets: Michael Nigro (Truthdig)

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: Jefferson City Police Department
Charges →: Failure to obey

Jun. 11, 2018: Charges pending

Nov. 30, 2018: Charges dropped
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Equipment Seized →: Camera, 1

Cellphone, 1

Camera lens, 2

Equipment bag, 1

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