Minnesota journalists condemn arrests, say they stand ‘united in defense of press freedom’
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The Minnesota Star Tribune, Minnesota Public Radio, the Minnesota Reformer, Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder and Center for Broadcast Journalism Friday released a statement on the recent arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort.
“We strongly condemn the arrest of journalists Georgia Fort and Don Lemon, as well as any attempt to intimidate members of the press. The First Amendment recognizes the press as holding a distinct and protected role in our democracy. In America, we do not arrest journalists for doing their jobs. The Minnesota journalism community stands united in defense of press freedom and the essential role reporting plays in holding power to account.”
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