by Steve Froehlich
Thursday, Aug. 17, 2000 at 10:03 PM
stevefroehlich@yahoo.com
CNN live footage of demonstrators being prevented from entering the "Protest Pit" included close-ups of many holding up their hands in a symbol of peace.
CNN's Martin Savage reported at 4:50pm on the standoff outside the Staples Center. Video showed those being prevented froom entering the "Protest Pit" holding up their hands in a symbol of peace. CNN reported that the protest is targeted against police brutality and that the march had been peaceful.
Although the segment was brief (approx. 3 minutes) it did a fair job of reporting that the force used was "excessive."