A troubling number of incidents emerged in which members of the media appeared to be specifically targeted, by police and protesters alike.
outside the White HouseVittert said the attack clearly targeted his news organization."We took a good thumping," he told The Associated Press.
"We are live on the air at the moment. ... Just put us back where you want us, just let us know. Wherever you want us, just let us know," Jimenez told police officers before one came behind him with handcuffs. “Do you mind telling me why I’m under arrest, sir?" "There is absolutely no reason something like this should happen," he told journalists. "This is a very public apology to that team."
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