Message from Cleveland police tonight: “No media is allowed downtown unless they are inside their place of business. Period.”
@CLEpolice
Jim Nelson
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Jim Nelson
@JimNelsonTV
KING 5 reporter. 3x Emmy winner, Minnesota native with stops in Cleveland, Toledo, NYC and both Dakotas. Ex-carnival barker.
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- I talked to this gentleman at today's shooting near East 152nd and St. Clair. There are multiple victims, their conditions are unknown. His entire comments are worth a listen.
00:00 - NEW: Mayor Frank Jackson says media IS NOT prohibited from covering events within the curfew area, despite police spokeswoman Jennifer Ciaccia telling 19 News otherwise.
- We were all happier before social media. Admit it.
- Total disgrace of the game. This stadium has been home to so many memorable and historic moments. For this social media joker to stage this is appalling, if not disgusting. You let an entire city down, Yacht.
- I wanna be clear: I don’t believe journalists are high and mighty. We are not above orders. We are not better than anyone else. But if news happens, we should be allowed to cover it. Actually, the first amendment allows it.
- Just got this video from the Eaton Twp tornado showing the roof of a storage building flying over an occupied pickup.
00:00 - The @CityofCleveland curfew applies to journalists and legitimate, bonafide news agencies, meaning we are subject to arrest if we attempt to cover any events taking place within the curfew area. If there’s looting, we can’t cover. Other crimes? Wait for the “police report.”
- Jack is 87. His wife just turned 85 and lives in a group home... which has not been included among the facilities getting state-coordinated COVID-19 vaccines. He can't get much closer than this.
00:00 - Neighbor calls police on kids playing football on a residential street. The cops joined in on the game. Meet the 12-year-old QB who was slinging passes to them.
00:00 - What have we learned tonight? That @CityofCleveland and @CLEpolice are apparently not on the same page. Police spokeswoman told us no media in curfew area, mayor says that’s not true. Get it together, Cleveland. Can confirm our staff had to wait for escorts to get into downtown.
- Replying to @JimNelsonTVThis is a violation of the first amendment. Other cities, in much more difficult situations than ours, have realized this and have allowed for the fair coverage of news. @CityofCleveland is wrong on this.
- Replying to @buckeyes883 @jenpicciano and @CLEpoliceAppreciate the feedback, Mike. I don’t think you’re alone on this but as a news agency, we’re going to cover that.!
- Moments ago: Cleveland police chasing Enterprise cargo van through Ohio City. Runaway driver speeding through lights into oncoming traffic. Be careful!
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