Citizen Journalist Legal Battle in Texas

A citizen journalist in Texas had criminal charges dismissed after filming police, highlighting the debate over whether journalists have different rights than the public. The journalist, Justin Pulliam, faced legal battles for exercising his First Amendment rights by publishing on his YouTube channel. The case raises questions about the treatment of citizen journalists compared to mainstream media professionals.

Release of Chinese Citizen Journalist Zhang Zhan

Chinese citizen journalist Zhang Zhan has been released from prison after serving four years for reporting on the Covid outbreak in Wuhan. Concerns remain about her freedom of movement.