CNN crew released from police custody after they were arrested live on air in Minneapolis

Jimenez could be seen holding his CNN badge while reporting, identifying himself as a reporter, and telling the officers the crew would move wherever officers needed them to. An officer gripped his arm as Jimenez talked, then put him in handcuffs. "We can move back to where you like. We are live on the air … Continue reading CNN crew released from police custody after they were arrested live on air in Minneapolis

Despite video evidence, Fox News covers for Minnesota police who arrested a Black CNN reporter on-air

On May 29, CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and his camera crew were arrested by Minnesota State Police on live television and were later released without charges. While covering the arrest on America’s Newsroom, Fox News credibly repeated the police claim that “the crew was asked to move and they refused,” even though Jimenez was clearly … Continue reading Despite video evidence, Fox News covers for Minnesota police who arrested a Black CNN reporter on-air