Policeman controls Minneapolis neighborhood after riots following death of black man, killed by white policeman, May 29, 2020 - John Minchillo / AP / SIPA

The incredible scene was filmed by the camera of a team from the American news channel CNN. And for good reason, this team was the first concerned. Journalists were arrested by police on Friday morning while covering live in Minneapolis the third night of violence following the death of a black man during a violent arrest.

A CNN crew was arrested while giving a live television report in Minneapolis, where the crew was covering ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd. They had clearly identified themselves as press. https://t.co/QklqlJm7mD pic.twitter.com/0xreuTPuWS

- CNN International (@cnni) May 29, 2020

The scene was broadcast live shortly after 5 a.m. local time, according to the channel's banner. We see the journalist, Omar Jimenez, facing police in riot gear. "We can back up wherever you want. We are live. Put us where you want, ”he said calmly behind his mask.

The camera continues to rotate when two police officers seize his microphone to handcuff him. "Why am I under arrest?" Asked the black journalist before his colleagues were arrested and the camera seized.

Violation of the first amendment

"A CNN journalist and his production team were arrested this morning in Minneapolis for doing their job, despite having identified themselves - a manifest violation of the first amendment", to the US Constitution guaranteeing press freedom, denounced CNN in a statement, calling on the authorities for the immediate release of its employees.

The chain said shortly after 11:30 am that its team had finally been released.

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  • Censorship
  • Racism
  • Minneapolis
  • United States
  • Police violence
  • CNN
  • Media