"Armstrong had been released from custody mere hours before speaking to Burnett, after federal judges found that the prosecutors had failed to establish that Armstrong and other organizers arrested were a flight risk or continued detention was otherwise legally warranted."
"Her arrest was the subject of heightened media scrutiny after the White House posted a photo of what appeared to be an upset Armstrong sobbing as an officer escorted her away an image the White House later confirmed had been digitally altered. Both the White House's doctored image and an unedited version posted by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem appear to be screen grabs of footage from the arrest. This footage was likely filmed by an agent taking part in the arrest, based on the angle and other recordings of the event."
"Oh, it's not going to go on Twitter or anything. I was just asked to record this video," said Armstrong."
Nekima Levy Armstrong was arrested for organizing an anti-ICE protest at the Cities Church in St. Paul and was released hours later after federal judges found prosecutors had not shown she or other organizers were flight risks or required continued detention. The White House posted a digitally altered photo of Armstrong appearing upset; Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem posted an unedited version. Both images appear to be screen grabs from footage likely filmed by an agent involved in the arrest. Armstrong says the agent who recorded her told her the video would not be posted on Twitter/X. President Trump called for harsh penalties for the protesters, and the DOJ has not brought charges against Don Lemon, who livestreamed the demonstration.
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