Portland City Council approved a settlement of $938,328 to address injuries suffered by journalists and legal observers during the 2020 racial justice protests. This decision came after a lawsuit filed by nine plaintiffs, including reporters and legal volunteers, who reported on or monitored the extensive 100-day protests that drew widespread attention. The council's near-unanimous vote signals a recognition of the challenges faced by the press and volunteers in documenting events amidst civil unrest.
The city of Portland has reached a settlement for $938,328 with journalists and legal volunteers injured by police during the 2020 protests, a landmark decision.
The settlements come after intense protests for more than 100 days in Portland, with journalists and legal observers being targeted by law enforcement during that period.
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