‘Outrageous’ handcuffing of New Orleans journalist sends ‘chilling message,’ says media group
Danny Monteverde had been protesting the closure of a courtroom during indictment of state attorney general The “outrageous” handcuffing of a New Orleans journalist covering the indictment in July of Louisiana’s attorney general – a case that ultimately was dismissed – conveyed “a chilling message to members of the press and the public” for which there is no excuse, according to a prominent media…
The handcuffing of New Orleans journalist Danny Monteverde by law enforcement officials during a protest over the closure of a courtroom has been deemed "outrageous" by the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP). The organization has expressed concern that this incident sends a "chilling message" to members of the press and the public, and they have written to the New Orleans criminal district courthouse requesting an explanation for the action taken.
Monteverde, a WWL Louisiana investigative producer, was detained along with his outlet lawyer, Elana Beiser, in early July while covering the indictment of Louisiana's attorney general.
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