Handcuffing a Journalist in Broad Daylight: A Chilling Omen for Open Government The incident that unfolded in New Orleans' courthouse in early July is a stark reminder of the thin line between press freedom and intimidation.
On July 3, WWL Louisiana investigative producer Danny Monteverde and outlet lawyer Elana Beiser were handcuffed by deputies while attempting to object to the closure of a courtroom.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press (RCFP) swiftly condemned the incident in a letter to the New Orleans criminal district courthouse.