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MAY 30: An LAPD officer holds a nonlethal weapon during demonstrations following the death of George Floyd on May 30, 2020 in Los Angeles, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA The City Council this week requested a report from the Los Angeles Police Department on officers detention of journalists during March demonstrations in Echo Park and the department s broader conduct toward journalists. The right of a free press to cover demonstrations, political protest and police activity is essential to a functioning democracy and must be preserved, stated the motion, which was introduced by Councilmen Mike Bonin and Kevin de Leon.
By City News Service
Apr 21, 2021
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The ACLU of Southern California warned Southern California police agencies today that it will closely monitor how law enforcement treats media at protests, following instances in which reporters were detained, arrested or harassed.
The warning came one day after a coalition of journalism groups sent a letter to Los Angeles law enforcement agencies and government leaders, demanding that media be given appropriate access to cover public protests and not be arrested while working in areas where dispersal orders have been issued.
“The public interest requires that law enforcement agencies allow journalists to access and cover protests to the full extent of their First Amendment rights, according to ACLU SoCal. “We strongly support the demands made by a coalition of journalist groups that routinely cover protests in Southern California.
By Syndicated Content
Don Paulsen/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
A Guide to the Labyrinth: The Collected Works of Jim Morrison, a limited-edition book featuring the writings of
Doors frontman
Jim Morrison, is being prepared for release soon in collaboration with the late singer s family and estate.
To create the book, Genesis Publications has been given full access to Morrison s archives, including 28 of his personal notebooks. The volume will feature published and rare works, including Jim s poetry, lyrics, drawings, transcripts and excerpts from his notebooks, some of which will be reproductions in Morrison s own handwriting.
A Guide to the Labyrinth also will include text commentary taken from archival interviews with Morrison, plus new interviews with various musicians who have been influenced by Jim s music and writing. In addition, the book will feature well-known and rare photos.
By Syndicated Content
Don Paulsen/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images
A Guide to the Labyrinth: The Collected Works of Jim Morrison, a limited-edition book featuring the writings of
Doors frontman
Jim Morrison, is being prepared for release soon in collaboration with the late singer s family and estate.
To create the book, Genesis Publications has been given full access to Morrison s archives, including 28 of his personal notebooks. The volume will feature published and rare works, including Jim s poetry, lyrics, drawings, transcripts and excerpts from his notebooks, some of which will be reproductions in Morrison s own handwriting.
A Guide to the Labyrinth also will include text commentary taken from archival interviews with Morrison, plus new interviews with various musicians who have been influenced by Jim s music and writing. In addition, the book will feature well-known and rare photos.
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