Australian news crew assaulted by US cops

[malaise]

https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6778035/australian-news-crew-assaulted-by-us-cops/?cs=14231
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An Australian journalist and cameraman have been assaulted by US police while reporting on protests outside the White House.

Network Seven cameraman Tim Myers was hit with a riot shield and punched in the face, while reporter Amelia Brace was clubbed with a truncheon.

Both were shot with rubber bullets and struggled to breathe after tear gas was thrown at the crowd.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison described the attack as troubling and has asked for an investigation.


Mr Morrison has spoken to Seven to check on the crew's welfare and offer his government's support, should they wish to pursue a formal complaint against police through the Australian embassy.

He also ordered the embassy to investigate the incident and register Australia's "strong concerns" with local authorities.
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese condemned the attack, saying they were simply doing their jobs.

Mr Albanese said Australia's ambassador to the United States should make representations on their behalf.

"In a democratic society the role of the media is critical, and it's important the media are able to report on events, including crises such as we're seeing in the United States, free from harassment," he told reporters.

"The violence that has occurred towards members of the media is completely unacceptable."
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This assault is being shown across the planet

[guillaumeb]

1. We know that there are very bad members of the police.

And these bad members hate to be filmed/photographed as they are brutalizing protesters.

Recommended.

[SouthernCal_Dem]

2. The Australians thought they were actually in a first world country that's supposed to be free

They learned their lesson the hard way

America is nowhere near western Europe, Canada or Australia when it comes to freedom.

[Ninga]

3. Yep...that's American exceptionalism Nt

[Takket]

4. they should be demanding an apology from drumpf, and threating to pull their ambassadors

investigation? LOL that will never happen.

Bill Barr should also be prosecuted for using his position as AG to suspend the first amendment for this stunt. as should drumpf for ordering Barr to make it happen.

[malaise]

5. They are not joking about this

Barr will soon be in prison

[rockfordfile]

6. Those bad cops should be arrested