CNN reporter detained by LA Riot Police Live on Air

A CNN journalist was detained by police in Los Angeles as he reported on the riots live on air, leading to confusion in the studio.

Jason Carroll, a national correspondent for CNN, was led with his hands behind his back outside a perimeter officer had created and told he was not allowed to return to the area, broadcast footage showed.

Carroll later detailed what had happened. He said he was not placed under arrest and his hands were not tied. He was asked to give some details.

Newsweek contacted the LAPD by email outside of normal business hours to comment on this story.

The Context

Protests in Los Angeles against immigration enforcement began on Friday and continued for a fourth night on Monday, with some isolated incidents of violence and looting.

In response, President Donald Trump first announced the deployment of 2,000 National Guard troops to restore order, without California Governor Gavin Newsom’s consent, and on Monday said 2,000 more guardsmen would be deployed as well as active-duty U.S. Marines.

Los Angeles County enforces sanctuary policies, with local law enforcement declining to participate in federal civil immigration actions.