By Laura Tribe

CJFE is concerned by yesterday’s arrest of Miles Howe, editor at the Halifax Media Co-op.

According to reports, Howe was detained by the RCMP on Thursday, July 4, 2013, while covering anti-fracking protests at the Elsipogtog First Nation’s territory in New Brunswick. Howe was released later in the day, although it appears that he still faces charges of threats and obstruction of justice.

CJFE will continue to monitor this case for new developments.

CJFE statement

CJFE concerned by arrest of New Brunswick journalist

In the News

Halifax Media Co-op | RCMP arrest Media Co-op Journalist in New Brunswick

Halifax Media Co-op | Media Co-op reporter Miles Howe released from custody; says police trying to restrict his reporting

APTN | RCMP arrest reporter, war chief at ongoing anti-fracking protest in New Brunswick

Canada.com | RCMP arrest journalist in New Brunswick

CBC | Shale gas tensions flare with another arrest in Kent County, Halifax

The Tyee | RCMP arrest reporter at anti-fracking protest