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City Of Portland Pays Nearly $1 Million For Arresting Journalists At Protests

City Of Portland Pays Nearly $1 Million For Arresting Journalists At Protests

Kevin Gosztola Mar 6, 2025
After UK Police Raid, Journalist Asa Winstanley Focused On Stopping 'Digital Strip-Search' Of His Devices

After UK Police Raid, Journalist Asa Winstanley Focused On Stopping 'Digital Strip-Search' Of His Devices

Journalist Asa Winstanley is most concerned about stopping police from searching his devices for information that would put his sources at risk.
Kevin Gosztola Oct 23, 2024
DOJ Upholds Rights Of Media To Cover Protests, Even After Dispersal Order

DOJ Upholds Rights Of Media To Cover Protests, Even After Dispersal Order

Kevin Gosztola Oct 9, 2024
Chicago Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down On DNC Protest

Chicago Police Arrest Several Journalists While Cracking Down On DNC Protest

"Why are you arresting press?" independent reporter Talia Jane and numerous others chanted as police arrested credentialed journalists covering DNC protests
Kevin Gosztola Aug 21, 2024
How Chicago Police Respond To DNC Protests Will Impact Reporters' Freedom

How Chicago Police Respond To DNC Protests Will Impact Reporters' Freedom

Reporters covering DNC protests should be prepared for potential interference or attacks from Chicago police as they try to do their jobs.
Kevin Gosztola Aug 16, 2024
NYPD Weaponizes Hate Crimes Law Against A Journalist

NYPD Weaponizes Hate Crimes Law Against A Journalist

Press freedom and First Amendment groups immediately condemned this extraordinary attack on journalism
Kevin Gosztola Aug 12, 2024
Illegal Raids Against Kansas Newspaper: Special Prosecutors Clear Police, Officials

Illegal Raids Against Kansas Newspaper: Special Prosecutors Clear Police, Officials

"Evidence strongly suggests" police and law enforcement officials believed they were "investigating criminal acts," special prosecutors claimed
Kevin Gosztola Aug 6, 2024

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