CNN reporter Omar Jimenez, as well as his producer and cameraman, were arrested by Minnesota state police on Friday morning as they were reporting live on scene of the protests over the death of George Floyd.
He and the crew were released about an hour later, with Minnesota governor Tim Walz apologizing to CNN president Jeff Zucker for the arrest.
Jimenez handled the entire incident with professionalism, reporting just after his release and getting right back to reporting soon after.
That has gotten him praise and support from all corners of social media, including from his alma mater, Northwestern University, where he played for the Wildcats from 2011 to 2013 after walking on to the team.
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