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Video: EMS provider asks journalist to stop filming

A REMSA employee cited HIPAA and asked a reporter to stop filming a man resisting police in a public space

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RENO, Nev. — At about 3:15 today there were reports of a pedestrian in the middle of Virginia Street in Midtown punching cars, yelling and throwing his shoes. He eventually ended up laying down, appearing to be passed out, on the sidewalk on the west side of Virginia Street.

Reno Police arrived and detained the individual, who was obviously resisting, shouting and swearing. Soon after, REMSA arrived.

I was behind glass, out of sight of Reno Police. A REMSA employee, however, saw me videotaping and asked me to stop.

Read full story: VIDEO: REMSA Attempts to Shut Down Videotaping of Police Detainment of Individual in Midtown