Video Shows Protesters in Baltimore Stealing Reporter’s Handbag LIVE on the Air Amid Violence

Video Shows Protesters in Baltimore Stealing Reporter’s Handbag LIVE on the Air Amid Violence
Screenshot / RT YouTube
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A female reporter with RT got a first-hand taste of the protests in Baltimore over the death of Freddie Gray, who suffered a fatal spine injury in police custody.

A gang of youths came up to the reporter, Paulina Leonovich, who was there reporting live on the protests, as seen below (Warning - contains lots of profanity):

The youths then surrounded her, shouting slogans about “Freddie G,” referring to Gray. One of them then stole her handbag and ran off before he was stopped by police officers.

“Give it back... give me back my bag!” she says before the officer intervenes. Leonovich can also be heard crying later in the footage before it cuts off.

On Monday, the protests took an especially ugly turn and have essentially devolved into riots. Rioters were seen throwing rocks and other objects at riot police officers. Several cars and buildings were also set on fire and looted.

(Screenshot / RT YouTube)
Screenshot / RT YouTube
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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