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"Police also are investigating how two cameras belonging to Tribune photographer Terrence Antonio James were smashed while he was covering the incident.
James said he was taking pictures at the scene Monday night when an officer hit one camera to the ground, destroying it. He said the officer took his other camera and threw it, severely damaging it. James filed a complaint with the Police Department. The department is investigating, a spokeswoman said.
'Terrence James is an experienced, professional news photographer who was trying to do his job. He did nothing to deserve this kind of treatment from the police," said George de Lama, the Tribune's managing editor for news. "Terrence complained to police supervisors at the scene last night, and we fully support him through this process.'"
Cops smash Tribune photographers cameras
09 Aug 2007
Date Edited: 09 Aug 2007 07:29:17 AM
"Police also are investigating how two cameras belonging to Tribune photographer Terrence Antonio James were smashed while he was covering the incident.
James said he was taking pictures at the scene Monday night when an officer hit one camera to the ground, destroying it. He said the officer took his other camera and threw it, severely damaging it. James filed a complaint with the Police Department. The department is investigating, a spokeswoman said.
'Terrence James is an experienced, professional news photographer who was trying to do his job. He did nothing to deserve this kind of treatment from the police," said George de Lama, the Tribune's managing editor for news. "Terrence complained to police supervisors at the scene last night, and we fully support him through this process.'"