Two documentary film-makers are facing decades in prison for recording US oil pipeline protests, with serious felony charges that first amendment advocates say are part of a growing number of attacks on freedom of the press. host Amy Goodman for her high-profile reporting at the Dakota Access pipeline protests. US whistleblower Edward Snowden recently tweeted his support of Schlosberg, writing: “This reporter is being prosecuted for covering the North Dakota oil protests. For reference, I face a mere 30 years.”Edward Snowden (@Snowden) This reporter is being prosecuted for covering the North Dakota oil protests. There were a series of pipeline protests across the US on 11 October.

Source: The Guardian October 20, 2016 20:15 UTC