By now you’ve probably seen this clip from yesterday of a cop punching a cameraman while they were clearing the street outside the White House, but now it’s caused somewhat of an international incident:
Police outside the WH just repeatedly bashed a cameraman as they pushed back protestors – just now on @ABC7News pic.twitter.com/XyE2sI6I3v
— Ben Siegel (@benyc) June 1, 2020
The camera crew was from 7 News in Sydney, Australia, and was live when it happened:
Here’s how this scene was viewed live in Australia. One of America’s closest and most dependable allies. Rendered speechless. Just watch. pic.twitter.com/IjOzgs3WYo
— Brett McGurk (@brett_mcgurk) June 2, 2020
The cameraman was identified as Tim Myers, the reporter as Amelia Brace:
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Cameraman Tim Myers hit with shield, punched in the face, @AmeliaBrace hit with truncheon. Doing their jobs while citizens bashed, shot with rubber bullets, and gassed so @realDonaldTrump can have a photo opportunity with a bible, the believers' book of peace. This is America. https://t.co/wP85rxO8E5
— Mark Riley (@Riley7News) June 1, 2020
Prime Minister Scott Morrison ordered the Australian ambassador to “seek a full investigation”:
.@ScottMorrisonMP has directed @A_Sinodinos, Australia’s ambassador in Washington, to help 7NEWS seek a full investigation with the relevant law enforcement authority. https://t.co/0CplPtQrQ9 #auspol #7NEWS https://t.co/OlutXatfne
— 7NEWS Sydney (@7NewsSydney) June 2, 2020
Statement from the Australian Embassy:
A statement from Ambassador Arthur B. Culvahouse Jr. pic.twitter.com/EW5aPaptjE
— US Embassy Canberra (@USAembassyinOZ) June 2, 2020
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