CNN Crew Escorted from LA Protest: A Tense Encounter Highlights Press Freedom Concerns

Los Angeles Protest: CNN Crew Escorted by Police On June 9th, 2025, a CNN en Español reporting team covering a protest in Los Angeles experienced a direct interaction with law enforcement. Video footage shows officers escorting the crew, including reporter Jason Carroll, out of the protest zone. One officer is heard instructing the crew to place their hands behind their backs before escorting them to a safer location. "They didn't put me in zip ties, but they did grab both my hands as I was escorted over to the side," Carroll recounts in a post-incident interview included in the video. The video shows the brief but tense interaction, highlighting the potential risks faced by journalists in such situations. The incident underscores the challenges faced by journalists covering volatile events, particularly protests. While the CNN crew was not arrested, the police interaction serves as a reminder of the delicate balance between reporting and personal safety in high-pressure environments. The incident was brief and the crew was not harmed, but it raises important questions about press freedom and the safety of journalists working in the field.