Scott Olson, Getty Images.
Acclaimed photojournalist Scott Olson was arrested in Ferguson this afternoon. He is the photog behind some of the most iconic images to come out of the 9 days of civil unrest that have followed the police shooting of Mike Brown, an unarmed black teen. [Previously]
Getty statement on Scott Olson’s arrest: “committed to ensuring he is able to resume his important work” #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/AafZnvSV1D
— Neetzan Zimmerman (@neetzan) August 19, 2014
Photographer just led away with hands zip-tied behind his back. #Ferguson
— Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) August 18, 2014
Just saw the arrest of one photographer on West Florissant Avenue in #Ferguson.
— Alan Blinder (@alanblinder) August 18, 2014
SLPD arresting Getty's Scott Olson pic.twitter.com/uzfqQ8AkUN
— Pearl Gabel (@PearlGabel) August 18, 2014
Photographer, who told bystanders he wS working for Getty, was just arrested in #Ferguson pic.twitter.com/sI1vInJizi
— Jon Swaine (@jonswaine) August 18, 2014