CNN Crew's Tense Encounter with LAPD at LA Protest

CNN Crew Escorted Away From LA Protest Zone Los Angeles, CA – June 9, 2025 – A video surfaced online showing a CNN news crew being escorted out of a protest zone in Los Angeles by police officers. The incident, which occurred on June 9th, 2025, has sparked discussion about the treatment of journalists covering protests. The video shows CNN correspondent Jason Carroll and his crew being surrounded by several officers in riot gear. A police officer is heard saying, "You guys aren't under arrest because you're with press, okay? But we have to take you out of the circle." Carroll and his crew appear calm but visibly concerned as they are guided away from the protest. Another officer is shown instructing the crew to put their hands behind their backs. The video, which has gone viral, has raised questions about the balance between maintaining order during protests and ensuring press freedom. While the police claim the crew was not arrested, the manner of their escort has been criticized by some as heavy-handed. The incident underscores the challenges faced by journalists reporting from volatile situations. The Los Angeles Police Department has not yet issued an official statement on the incident.