St. Paul, MN: AP Photographer Matt Rourk Arrested

thumpsalot · #1 09-02-2008, 07:41 AM

AP photographer Matt Rourk by St. Paul & Ramsey County riot squads at the Rebublican convention. Apparently they just indiscriminately swept up every one in the area, including media representatives.

Washington Times: Some turn violent in GOP convention protests

thumpsalot · #2 09-06-2008, 03:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WCCO

On Friday, an attorney for The Associated Press sent Harrington a letter asking for an accounting of police treatment of photographers Matt Rourke and Evan Vucci. Rourke was wearing AP credentials when he was arrested Monday while covering protest violence in downtown St. Paul, and was held for 10 hours before being released.

Also Friday, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press sent Harrington and Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher a letter asking them to drop the criminal citations issued to up to 20 journalists who were detained while covering Thursday's protests.

WCCO: Some Question Police After 800 Arrests At RNC

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