AFP journalist films her own arrest at Occupy protest in NYC:
NYPD is facing growing condemnation for its treatment of journalists covering Occupy Wall Street marches and encampements in the city.
"Somebody lock her up!," the officer shouts, ignoring her increasingly anxious cries of, "I'm with the press!"
NYPD is facing growing condemnation for its treatment of journalists covering Occupy Wall Street marches and encampements in the city.
About half a dozen journalists were arrested during and soon after Tuesday's massive police operation against the protest tent camp in Zuccotti Park. In this video, a freelance video journalist working for AFPTV captures her own arrest on camera near Zuccotti Park, despite her clearly indicating that she is a working member of the media.
"Somebody lock her up!," the officer shouts, ignoring her increasingly anxious cries of, "I'm with the press!"
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