A Marine veteran suffered broken ribs, orbital bone, and nose during a "wellness check" by Concord police. When confronted with body camera footage, the police chief demanded a formal records request before revealing officer names.
An older man identified as a prosecutor physically grabbed cameras and assaulted journalists covering a property dispute at Craig County courthouse. Deputies admitted battery occurred but refused to arrest. The confrontation escalated to alleged death threats.
Hotel guest pulls gun on citizen journalist in Jackson, Mississippi. Police let the gunman go upstairs but threaten to arrest the victim for using profanity. The confrontation with Officer Martin escalates into a First Amendment standoff caught on camera.