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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Australian PM Albanese calls Lauren Tomasi shooting incident ‘horrific'; 'very concerned' LAPD orders probe
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the footage of Nine News reporter Lauren Tomasi being shot by a rubber bullet while covering the riots in Los Angeles live on air 'horrific' and confirmed that Australia had already raised the matter with the Trump administration. The Los Angeles Police Department , too, stated that the incident was of concern and being looked into. Outlining the role of the media, Albanese said, 'We don't find it acceptable that it occurred. Clearly, as people can see in the footage, she was identified as media. The role of the media is particularly important.' Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade added: 'All journalists should be able to do their work safely.' Response from Los Angeles Police Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said the department is ' very concerned ' and is investigating the ' target-specific munition ' incident. Live Events 'In a dynamic situation, it's not to say it always hits the intended target,' McDonnell said. Calls for safety from advocates and communities Press freedom groups and unions united in condemnation. The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance in Australia called for better staff safety measures, trauma debriefing, and equipment. Digital Content Next's Jason Kint praised Tomasi's return to work, stating: 'Grateful for a free and plural press. And yes, it at least appeared to be an intentional shot. Chilling.' Freedom of the Press similarly urged swift action: 'This sure doesn't look like an accident.' Greens Senator Sarah Hanson‑Young demanded that Albanese 'stop shooting at our journalists' and prompt clarity from US counterparts. UK and Northern Irish journalists also spoke out. Leona O'Neill, head of journalism at Ulster University, warned rubber bullets could cause serious harm, calling the targeting of media 'abhorrent.' What happened with Lauren Tomasi? Nine News correspondent Lauren Tomasi was live on-air near the Metropolitan Detention Center, reporting on protests sparked by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. Moments after narrating that 'this situation has now rapidly deteriorated,' an LAPD officer raised a weapon and fired a projectile that struck Tomasi in her leg. In the chilling footage, Tomasi cries out, gripping her calf, while bystanders exclaim 'You just fucking shot the reporter!' She steadies herself immediately afterward, telling her cameraman: 'I'm good, I'm good.' Nine News confirmed that both Tomasi and her cameraman are safe and vowed to continue their reporting. British photographer also injured Meanwhile, British photographer Nick Stern was also injured by a sponge bullet in nearby Compton and underwent emergency surgery. The LAPD inquiry continues. Albanese's administration may raise the issue further when he meets President Trump at the upcoming G7 summit . Advocates worldwide are calling for legal scrutiny and firm assurances that journalists won't be collateral targets. Tomasi's resolve remains unshaken. After returning to work, she said: 'I'm a bit sore, but I'm okay. Important we keep on telling the stories that need to be told.' Protests and tensions The protests erupted after ICE detained dozens of people across LA starting June 6, culminating in blockades of freeways and clashes with police that included tear gas, flash-bangs, rubber bullets, and mounted units. The Trump administration had deployed some 2,000 National Guard troops and placed 500 Marines on standby.
CNN
2 days ago
- CNN
Video shows motorcyclists burst through police line
Two police officers were injured when two motorcyclists drove through a skirmish line during protests in Los Angeles. Demonstrators flooded the streets after an initial protest site at the Metropolitan Detention Center was declared 'unlawful' by the Los Angeles Police Department.
UPI
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Maggie Q's 'Ballard' to premiere on Prime Video July 9
1 of 2 | Maggie Q's "Ballard" is set to premiere on July 9. File Photo by James Atoa/UPI | License Photo May 23 (UPI) -- Actress Maggie Q's Bosch spin-off Ballard is set to premiere on Prime Video July 9. Maggie Q will play Renee Ballard, a Los Angeles Police detective working with the city's cold-case division. The cast also includes Courtney Taylor, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, Ricardo Chavira, Noah Bean, Alain Uy and Hector Hugo. Both Bosch and Ballard are based on the best-selling novels of Michael Connelly. A new chapter in the world of Bosch begins with BALLARD. Introducing Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, coming this summer to @primevideo. Ballard (@BoschAmazon) April 16, 2025 Connelly's Lincoln Lawyer books also inspired a hit series on Netflix. "You don't often get the chance to work with such a talented group of people and help create something as special as this show," executive producers Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood said in a statement Thursday. "Ballard is gritty, emotional, and grounded, with that layered storytelling that makes Michael Connelly's world so compelling. We're really excited to expand that universe and introduce Renée in a way that feels fresh but still true to the spirit of the franchise. Her journey is just getting started, and we can't wait for everyone to meet her."
The National
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The National
US closely monitored Saudi and Jordanian media after Sirhan Sirhan assassinated RFK, documents show
Following the murder of Robert F Kennedy in 1968, US agencies kept a watchful eye on Middle East sentiment about his assassin, Sirhan Sirhan, the Palestinian Christian who emigrated from Jordan to the US, recently declassified documents show. 'Saudi press has followed Sirhan case almost daily with straight news coverage,' reads a telegram from the State Department concerning the man convicted of killing Mr Kennedy during his run for the Democratic presidential nomination. 'First editorial comment since verdict and sentencing appeared today … urging Arabs not to feel sad for Sirhan since grief is only for those who lose way … editorialist also argues Sirhan is 'lighting the way and defining the goal', and he concludes that dying is 'simplist duty' for the cause of freedom.' The author of the State Department memo goes on to claim the editorial written in a Saudi newspaper is an 'effort to make the best out of a bad situation', adding that many in the kingdom had mixed feelings about Sirhan. 'They realised it was misguided and harmful to the overall Arab cause, yet like other Arabs have sought to convince themselves that Sirhan is a hero,' the memo read. Investigations by Los Angeles police and FBI indicated speeches given by Mr Kennedy on the campaign trail in support of Israel fuelled Sirhan's motivation to assassinate him on June 6, 1968, after the senator won the California Democratic presidential primary. 'RFK must die,' Sirhan wrote repeatedly in a diary found by investigators. Friends and acquaintances said at the time that Sirhan had become obsessed with Mr Kennedy due to his stance on Israel. Sirhan was convicted of first-degree murder. Also included in the thousands of documents that lingered in storage for decades is a memo from the US embassy in Beirut that included a letter about Sirhan signed by the Palestinian Women's Association. 'The defendant, Sirhan Bishara Sirhan, was born in Palestine and his family was a victim of the Israeli usurper of this Arab country as a result of which immigrated to America,' the letter read. 'Robert F Kennedy and Sirhan Sirhan are both victims of intertwined factors. We hope, friend, that you would realise this fact and draw the attention of your great people to it.' The author of the memo from the US embassy concludes that the writer of the letter hopes that Sirhan's murder of Mr Kennedy 'will not prejudice the reaching of an understanding' between US citizens and Palestinians. Another telegram from the State Department concerning support for Sirhan in Jordan laments the favourable press coverage he continued to receive, noting the 'good possibility that it will succeed and convincing many Jordanians that Sirhan is in fact a hero'. The telegram also points out the rising concern in Jordanian media that Sirhan might receive the death penalty, and that one editorial went as far as to suggest Jordanian officials convince North Vietnam's communist army to return US prisoners of war to America in exchange for guarantees that Sirhan wouldn't be executed. Despite a preponderance of evidence, conspiracy theories have thrived for decades, with some suggesting Sirhan's innocence. Mel Ayton, one of the foremost experts on Sirhan and Mr Kennedy's assassination, told The National the newly released documents disprove those theories, but said they would likely continue to exist. 'There's this image they keep pushing of Sirhan as a non-political patsy – that's what all the conspiracy-minded people try to say and it's completely asinine,' he said. Sirhan's many attempts at parole have been unsuccessful. It was briefly granted by the California parole board in 2021, only for the decision to be vetoed by California Governor Gavin Newsom, who said the assassination was one of the most notorious crimes in US history. For the 17th time since being incarcerated in 1969, Sirhan was denied a parole request in 2023. He will be eligible again in 2027. The 81-year-old prisoner has periodically made contradictory comments about his role in Mr Kennedy's assassination. During some interviews, he claims not to remember the events, while during others he seems to express remorse for what he did. This is the second round of documents related to the 1968 assassination of Mr Kennedy released by US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Ms Gabbard's push to make the documents public stems from US President Donald Trump signing an executive order in January directing agencies to release previously withheld files connected to the assassination of Mr Kennedy, as well as those of his brother, former president John F Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. 'More than 60,000 documents were discovered, declassified, and digitised for public viewing,' the DNI director posted to the social platform X on Wednesday. Current US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is the son of Robert F Kennedy.
