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Reporters Arrested for Taping Open Meeting on Taxis

One nabbed on disorderly conduct, the other for filming the arrest

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 24, 2011 7:31 AM CDT | Updated Jun 24, 2011 8:04 AM CDT

(Newser) – Two journalists were arrested this week in Washington, apparently for recording a public meeting—on city taxis. Pete Tucker, who reports taxi industry news, landed charges for disorderly conduct, unlawful entering, and refusing to stash his camera when asked. Then Reason TV journalist Jim Epstein...   Read full story »

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