The Los Angeles Times has condemned Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva’s investigation into reporter Alene Tchekmedyian as an “outrageous” attempt to “criminalize reporting”. Tchekmedyian wrote articles alleging that Mr Villanueva had tried cover up the video footage, which he has denied. “The three individuals that we want to know a lot about,” Mr Villanueva said gesturing at photos of the three individuals. “Resulting from the incredible frenzy of misinformation being circulated, I must clarify at no time today did I state an LA Times reporter was a suspect in a criminal investigation. We have no interest in pursuing, nor are we pursuing, criminal charges against any reporters.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 28, 2022 01:32 UTC