CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez and crew arrested live on air in Minneapolis amid George Floyd protests

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CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and crew were arrested live on air, Friday while they reported the protest over the killing of black man, George Floyd in Police custody.

The live video showed Minnesota State Patrol handcuff CNN reporter Omar Jimenez and lead him away. A producer and a photojournalist for CNN were also taken away in handcuffs.

“We told you before that we are with CNN,” the cameraman is heard telling police.

Omar Jimenez, a black man, was arrested while a white reporter on the ground was not, CNN revealed.

In a tweet, CNN Communications said that the crew identified themselves and called the situation a “clear violation of their First Amendment rights.”

Watch video below.