A CNN reporter and members of his team were arrested on live TV in Minneapolis
Police later told CNN that the journalists were arrested “for not following orders to clear the street.”“A CNN reporter & his production team were arrested this morning in Minneapolis for doing their jobs, despite identifying themselves ― a clear violation of their First Amendment rights,” it read. “The authorities in Minnesota, incl. the Governor, must release the 3 CNN employees immediately.
A CNN reporter & his production team were arrested this morning in Minneapolis for doing their jobs, despite identifying themselves - a clear violation of their First Amendment rights. The authorities in Minnesota, incl. the Governor, must release the 3 CNN employees immediately.John Berman, the cohost of “New Day,” said the network’s legal team was “in touch with authorities and working to secure the release of the team.
Floyd, a Black man, died in Minneapolis on Monday after a police officer knelt on his neck, sparking protests that have now spread nationwide. No charges have yet been filed against the officer. Demonstrators in Minneapolis have clashed with police officers and torched buildings., reporting calmly and cooperatively, was just arrested on live television along with his crew.
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