Australian Reporter Hit by Rubber Bullet During LA Protests
Australian journalist Lauren Tomasi was struck by a rubber bullet while covering protests in Los Angeles on June 8. Demonstrations erupted over President Trump’s controversial immigration crackdown, leading to violent clashes near the Metropolitan Detention Center. Tomasi, reporting live for Nine News, remained calm despite being hit. Footage appears to show police aiming at her, sparking outrage in Australia. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned the incident, calling it “horrific.” The event has reignited concerns over press freedom and the safety of journalists reporting from protest zones across the U.S. during rising political unrest.
