As we told you a few days ago, there was a bit of supreme irony after a security guard for White House reporter April Ryan was spotted rushing a local reporter out of a hotel lobby, allegedly after having taken his camera. Surveillance video appeared to show Ryan’s security guard strong-arming the reporter, Charlie Kratovil:
Come on @AprilDRyan journalists don't deserve to be treated like this. No one does. You know better. pic.twitter.com/zvmepReubc
— Charlie Kratovil (@Charlie4Change) August 9, 2019
And it’s not over yet, because a New Jersey court has taken action on Ryan’s security guard:
Just in: Court officials in New Jersey issue summons against security guard for @AprilDRyan who was involved in an incident involving journalist @CharlieKratovil on Aug. 3. More… pic.twitter.com/0N0f8vHexR
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) August 19, 2019
Statement from @CharlieKratovil: "This was more than just an assault on me. This was an assault on freedom of the press, and April Ryan should have immediately condemned the use of violence against a journalist. Because Ms. Ryan has failed to publicly address or…
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) August 19, 2019
…apologize for her role in this ugly incident, I am now seeking legal counsel to initiate proceedings that will hold her accountable for the unacceptable and illegal behavior of her employee." More…
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) August 19, 2019
Background on this: https://t.co/bYUtsEgDIr
— Paul Farhi (@farhip) August 19, 2019
Wow. Will this story make it into mainstream media circles, or will the only sound be that of crickets? We’ve got a pretty good guess.
@CNN sure likes violent talking heads. #FredoCuomo @AprilDRyan https://t.co/Ab5RwAibtV
— Where’s their justice (@Flare5699) August 19, 2019
Hey @jaketapper @ChrisCuomo @brianstelter will you report this attack on the free press involving your colleague? https://t.co/t0yKS8bdVW
— Digital Forests (@DigitalForests) August 19, 2019
There’s been no response posted to Ryan’s Twitter feed, but Kratovil has this:
CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED: April Ryan's "security guard" will be arraigned 9/12 in Superior Court on charges of harassment, assault, and theft by unlawful taking. pic.twitter.com/yEPzgteD3r
— Charlie Kratovil (@Charlie4Change) August 19, 2019
This was more than just an assault on me.
This was an assault on freedom of the press, and @AprilDRyan should have immediately condemned the use of violence against a journalist. pic.twitter.com/botpX50uN2
— Charlie Kratovil (@Charlie4Change) August 19, 2019
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