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The intimidation of journalists is unacceptable

by Lorraine Carpenter

A local journalist covering the pro-Palestinian encampment at Square Victoria on Tuesday was subjected to violence and intimidation by a protester.

Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante commented on a reported act of violence and intimidation committed against a local journalist at the pro-Palestinian encampment at Square Victoria on Tuesday. Plante shared the video of the incident posted by TVA’s Yves Poirier, echoing his sentiment that the intimidating behaviour directed towards him on the part of a protester was “unacceptable.”

“This act of intimidation committed against a journalist is unacceptable. The right to demonstrate must not be exercised to the detriment of freedom of the press and the right to information.”

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The intimidation of journalists is unacceptable

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by Lorraine Carpenter

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Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following 12 years at the now-defunct Montreal alt weekly the Mirror, where she worked in editorial as copy editor and music editor. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal.