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local-news10 months ago•4 min saved

TikTok Creator and Federal Agents Wounded in LA ICE Raid Shooting

Carlitos Ricardo Parias, a respected citizen journalist known for documenting local incidents on TikTok, was shot and injured during a confrontation with federal agents attempting to arrest him for immigration violations in Los Angeles. Despite his community contributions, Parias, an undocumented immigrant, was involved in a tense standoff that resulted in gunfire, highlighting the complex intersection of immigration enforcement and community activism.

via NBC News|

#citizen-journalist #immigration #law-enforcement

world3 years ago•1 min saved

China releases COVID whistleblower after 3-year imprisonment.

Fang Bin, a Chinese citizen journalist who posted videos of overcrowded hospitals and bodies during the early days of the COVID-19 outbreak in China, has been released from jail after three years. Fang's case was part of Beijing’s crackdown on criticism of China’s early handling of the pandemic. He was sentenced to three years in prison for “picking quarrels and provoking trouble," a vague charge traditionally used against political dissidents.

via Newser|

#china #citizen-journalist #covid-19