Journalism union denounces ‘disturbing’ inauguration arrests as US press freedom called into question
The National Union of Journalists (NUJ) has called on the media to contact Donald Trump in condemnation of the arrests of at least six journalists covering the unrest surrounding the new president’s inauguration.
Four of the journalists have been charged with the most serious level of offense under Washington DC’s law against rioting, after being targeted by police taking action against anti-Trump demonstrators.
The six known to have been arrested face up to 10 years in prison and a $25,000 fine if convicted. They await further hearings in the coming months.
In total more than 200 people were arrested Read full story ›
Source: The Drum
