Saturday, January 10, 2009

TV Crew arrested while filming at Atlanta City Hall

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The officer who let them in then told them to stop.They asked why they could not shoot video in a public area.

“I need you to leave,” said Officer E.R. Murray.They made a few phone calls demanding to know why police were throwing them out.Thorn and Starzyk moved out of the water department area and began shooting video in the lobby, also a public area.

“You're in a secure area. You need to go outside,” said Murray.Officer Murray then grabbed the camera.“Renee, grab my camera or he's going to break it,” said Thorn.

“What have we done wrong officer,” asked Starzyk.