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Citizen journalist arrested for publishing information before local police

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Updated On: November 1, 2021
Date of Incident: December 13, 2017
Location: Laredo, Texas
Case number: 5:19-cv-00048
Targets: Priscilla Villarreal (Independent)
Case Status: Appealed
Type of case: Civil

Arrest Status →: Arrested and released
Arresting Authority →: Laredo Police Department
Charges →: Misuse of official information

Dec. 13, 2017: Charges pending

Mar. 28, 2018: Charges dropped
Unnecessary use of force? →: No

Legal Orders →: warrant for communications or work product

Dec. 5, 2017: Pending

Dec. 13, 2017: Carried out
Legal Order Target →: Journalist
Legal Order Venue →: State

Prosecutors subpoenaed citizen journalist cellphone during investigation

Incident Details

Date of Incident: November 21, 2017
Location: Laredo, Texas
Case number: 5:19-cv-00048
Targets: Priscilla Villarreal (Independent)
Case Status: Appealed
Type of case: Civil

Legal Orders →: subpoena for communications or work product

Jul. 27, 2017: Pending

Aug. 22, 2017: Carried out
Legal Order Target →: Third-party: None (telecom company)
Legal Order Venue →: State