Andrea Sahouri, the Iowa journalist who was arrested as she reported on racial justice protests last summer, was found not guilty in a case that drew widespread condemnation from journalism and free press organizations.
Her former boyfriend, who was arrested with her, has been acquitted as well.
Earlier:
- Reporter arrested at protest says it’s important for journalists to bear witness (March 9)
- Des Moines Register calls for charges against reporter to be dropped (Feb. 25)