LA Protests: Journalists under Fire
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Journalist struck by rubber bullet captured on live broadcast - Camera captures moment of journalist being struck by rubber bullet
In the recent wave of LA protests, journalists have found themselves in the line of fire. A prime example is Lauren Tomasi, a reporter for 9News Australia, who was hit by a rubber bullet in her leg while live on air. The disturbing incident happened right in the thick of LA's protest chaos [1][3][4].
Not far behind, Noel Phillips, Good Morning Britain's North America correspondent, experienced a similar ordeal. He was struck by a rubber bullet, describing the impact as if "a ton of bricks" had fallen on his arm. The violent situation saw protesters hurling bottles and fireworks at police officers, with Phillips caught in the crossfire [2].
With these incidents looming large, the plight of journalists in such volatile environments come into sharp focus. The Los Angeles Police Department has announced investigations into cases of journalists being injured during the protests [1].
The Commission, amidst the escalating LA protests and violence towards journalists, has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionising radiation, given the general-news significance of such events.
Meanwhile, in the realm of politics and crime-and-justice, the LA protests have raised questions about the rights of journalists, especially concerning their safety, as they cover such turbulent situations.
