CNN reporter arrested live on air at George Floyd Minnesota protest
A CNN crew was arrested by police Friday morning while giving a live television report in Minneapolis, where the crew was covering ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd.
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OMAR JIMENEZ: Unit that was advancing up the street, saying, and scattering the protesters at that point, for people to clear the area. And so we walked away. I'm sorry?
- You're under arrest.
OMAR JIMENEZ: OK. Do you mind telling me why I'm under arrest, sir? Why am I under arrest, sir?
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