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NEW YORK, June 1 — Journalists covering nationwide protests over the death of a black man at police hands in Minneapolis have found themselves under attack, by police and at times by protesters. The arrest and handcuffing Friday of a black CNN journalist by police in Minneapolis — even as he...

A journalist is seen bleeding after police started firing tear gas and rubber bullets following a demonstration to call for justice for George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota May 30, 2020. — AFP pic

The journalist, Omar Jimenez, was released an hour later after the Minnesota governor personally intervened. Members of the media have also come under attack by protesters. In Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, photographer Ian Smith said he was subjected to a beating until other demonstrators came to his defense.

“If you are a protester, do what you feel is right, but don’t stop us from doing what we know is the job we have to do for the public. Please do not target, intimidate, humiliate or block our efforts,” said a statement from the Society of Professional Journalists .

 

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