The article highlights essential local news, including a proposed settlement for journalists assaulted during the 2020 protests, emphasizing the importance of protecting press rights. It notes that the Portland City Council will consider a $938,330 settlement agreement following a lawsuit filed by the ACLU. The piece also touches on cultural events and figures in Portland, like Cassandra Peterson's protest against Elon Musk, underscoring the intersection of local governance, journalism, and social activism at a time when accurate reporting is increasingly vital.
This case seeks to stop the Portland police from assaulting news reporters, photographers, legal observers, and other neutrals who are documenting the police's violent response to protests.
The latest stems from a lawsuit filed by the ACLU and the law firm Braunhagey & Borden LLP on behalf of legal observers and journalists.
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Following in the footsteps of Sheryl Crow, Elvira star Cassandra Peterson recently ditched her Tesla in protest of Elon Musk's government takeover.
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