Minneapolis Judge Refuses to Block Police ‘Assault’ on Media

A temporary restraining order sought by freelance journalist Jared Goyette and others in a lawsuit claiming the news media are “under assault” by law enforcement in Minneapolis was denied by the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota.

Judge Wilhelmina M. Wright’s Tuesday ruling recognized “the gravity of Goyette’s claims,” writing that the news media “deserve better” than the “uncivilized” conduct alleged, but concluded Goyette failed to show an ongoing imminent threat of irreparable harm.

The ruling also denied Goyette’s motion for class certification, concluding the determination was premature. The parties haven’t conducted any discovery yet, and Goyette filed ...