New Jersey charges officer in theft of AP journalist's camera bag at Delaney Hall
New Jersey prosecutors have charged a police officer with allegedly stealing an Associated Press photojournalist’s camera bag during a protest at Delaney Hall last weekend.
TL;DR
- Essex County Prosecutor's Office Sergeant Darryl Brown charged with third-degree theft.
- Allegedly stole a $10,000 camera bag from AP photojournalist Angelina Katsanis during a protest at Delaney Hall.
- Katsanis was injured and required hospitalization after her bag was taken.
- Brown has been suspended without pay pending investigation.
- If convicted, Brown faces 3-5 years in prison and a $15,000 fine.
- Authorities recovered the stolen equipment from Brown's home.
- Delaney Hall has been the site of ongoing protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
- Newark Mayor Ras Baraka announced a scaled-back police presence at the facility.
- The Attorney General emphasized that no one is above the law and law enforcement will be held accountable.