November 9th, 2009 | 
Author: For taking LEGAL pictures of the Metro. Watch this disgusting video where the LA Sheriff’s deputy practically accuses the photographer of being a terrorist:
Photography on the LA Metro is perfectly legal – the detention and line of questioning, as well as the threats to put the photographer on terrorist watch lists are inexcusable.
To voice your concern contact:
Michael J. Gennaco, Chief Attorney
The Office of Indepedent Review
4900 South Eastern Avenue, Suite 204
Commerce, CA 90040
Phone: (323) 890-5360
Email: mjgennac@laoir.com
Karyn Mannis, Captain
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Internal Affairs Bureau
http://www.lasd.org/divisions/leaders…
(323) 890-5300
Eric Garcetti, City Council President
5500 Hollywood Blvd., 4th Floor
Hollywood, CA 90028
Phone: 323-957-4500
Email: councilmember.garcetti@lacity.org
Tom Labonge, Councilmember, District 4
Hollywood Field Office
6501 Fountain Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Phone: (323) 957-6415
Email: councilmember.labonge@lacity.org
Posted in Photography and the Law
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Time for another group of photographers to gather on the LA subway and take photos.
Every time he said, “Do you understand…” my thought was, “I understand that you have an irrational fear and loathing of photographers, and that it clouds your judgment.”