Citizen journalist sentenced to prison for violating probation

Citizen journalist barred from press conference can sue Texas sheriff for violating his rights, judge rules

A citizen journalist who was excluded from a press conference because the police deemed him not "media" had his constitutional rights violated and can sue, a judge ruled this month. The decision serves as a reminder that a job in legacy media does not entitle you to a stronger set of free speech protections. Justin Pulliam—whose YouTube channel Corruption Report does not shy away from criticizing law enforcement—was removed from a Texas press co…

Citizen journalist sentenced to prison for violating probation

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Citizen journalist Geoffrey Rogers is headed to prison.News10NBC confirmed Rogers was sentenced to two to four years for violating his probation. According to the Monroe County District Attorney’s Office, he was on probation for a robbery in Erie County.According to jail records, Rogers is due back in court oct. 8.