Protesters rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Portland, Oregon, US May 31, 2020. — Reuters 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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