I don’t know that $44k is enough per journalist, but I’m glad they each got something for their injuries, mistreatment, and likely PTSD from police while covering the 2020 protests.
Portland settles claims of police force against journalists, legal observers from 2020 protests
Journalists and legal observers claimed they endured police uses of force multiple times during the 2020 protests despite their rights to be present and document events.
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