A coalition of Georgia journalism organizations is condemning police for detaining reporters covering the George Floyd protests in Atlanta and nationwide.
Locally, one was Atlanta Journal-Constitution staff photographer Alyssa Pointer, who was covering protests Monday when officers from the state Department of Natural Resources detained her.
According to the Georgia chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, Pointer identified herself, and her press badge was clearly displayed. She had her hands zip-tied behind her back and was not released until other reporters intervened.
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