Journalist arrested on Long Island, while trying to film the aftermath of a police chase

Posted on July 31, 2011 by kwilder

A local chance to protect freedom of the press. Concerned citizens should watch this case, and make sure the journalist is treated fairly. – KW

(excerpt from) Newsday
Cops: News cameraman arrested in Bohemia
July 30, 2011

Suffolk police on Friday arrested a news cameraman in Bohemia who was trying to videotape the aftermath of a police chase, officials said Saturday.

The cameraman, Phil Datz, was charged with misdemeanor obstruction of governmental administration, police said. The department said it is investigating the case…

No one was hurt in the chase, which began in Ronkonkoma and ended on Sycamore in Bohemia, police said. It involved [two men] both of Brentwood, who were arrested on drug and other charges, police said.

Datz, 34, of Valley Stream, who works for Stringer News Service, was issued a desk appearance ticket and is due in court later this year.

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2 Responses

  1. Stringer News, on July 31, 2011 at 10:40 am said:

    This is the Link to the Video of the Incident

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI38MnpAlW4&feature=channel_video_title

    Reply
  2. NYCLU: Suffolk PD Must Train Officers to Respect Right to Videotape in Public « OntheWilderSide, on August 10, 2011 at 10:44 pm said:

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