Journalist faces criminal charges over coverage of protest

Re:Journalist faces criminal charges over coverage of protest by creep on Friday March 23, 2018 @05:13PM (#16662681)

This is a good point. And as another user pointed out, perhaps if he was there filming for days he should have requested permission from the landowners to do so.

This story was a bit concerning at first, given what the phrasing implies, but if the above case is true (that he did not request permission, and that journalists don't have legal immunity in that situation) I think the journalist could have taken steps to ensure legality and cover his story.

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Re:Journalist faces criminal charges over coverage of protest by jandrese on Friday March 23, 2018 @07:55PM (#16663705)

I can't imagine the landowner would be all that enthusiastic about allowing a broadcaster direct access to the people who are protesting him. It would be pretty easy to say no "for safety reasons".

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Re:Journalist faces criminal charges over coverage of protest by kortex on Saturday March 24, 2018 @11:28AM (#16667074)

"Hey Mr Factory Farm, mind if I stay with these protesters trying to uncover abuses and film their findings? Please and thanks!"

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