“I’M BEGGING YOU!” Cops REFUSE to Help SEVERELY INJURED Journalist During ICE Protests

While reporting outside Delaney Hall ICE detention center in Newark, Status Coup reporter Will Allen-Dupraw and videojournalist Jon Farina witnessed a heartbreaking scene unfold. An injured photojournalist — who was suffering from a serious injury — approached a police barricade in a wheelchair, pleading to be allowed through so she could reach a hospital. For several minutes, Will and Jon documented her repeated requests, as well as advocates urging officers to make way for her medical emergency. Afterwards, Will reflects on the emotional encounter and why the scene left a lasting impact on everyone who witnessed it. WE HAVE BEEN ON THE GROUND REPORTING ALL 14 DAYS OF THIS HUNGER STRIKE/ICE PRISON PROTEST. And have reported across the country for a year exposing ICE terrorism