Authorities had issued a warrant for her arrest after Democracy Now! host filmed guards for the Dakota access pipeline using dogs and pepper spray on protestersNorth Dakota arrest warrant for Amy Goodman raises fears for press freedomA North Dakota judge rejected prosecutors’ “riot” charges against Democracy Now! host Amy Goodman for her reporting on the oil pipeline protests,a decision that advocates hailed as a major victory for freedom of the press. After the award-winning broadcast journalist filmed security guards working for the Dakota access pipeline using dogs and pepper spray on protesters, authorities issued a warrant for Goodman’s arrest and alleged that she participated in a “riot”, and a serious offense that could result in months in jail. Related: Shailene Woodley arrested while protesting North Dakota oil pipeline We absorb a right to report. It’s critical that we are on the front lines. The judge sided with ... freedom of the press Related: Faces of the North Dakota pipeline protest: 'Sacred land is who we are' Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com