The reporter was lawfully present at a press conference called by the Governor of the state.
His conduct was consistent with the purpose of the event and his role as a reporter.
At one point, Harris pushed Lambert away.
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Then, officers threatened to arrest Lambert if he did not leave.
Video footage showed police putting hand restraints on Lambert as he was pinned to the ground.
That is not lost on me.
I hope these thoughts come out coherently.
Most things are on video of the situation, so it is pretty clear to see what happened.
Ill just say this.
Im just trying to do my job.
Lambert had been covering the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Columbiana County Sheriff Brian McLaughlin told CNN that Lambert was arrested on charges of criminal trespass and resisting arrest.
DeWine told NewsNation on Thursday that he expressed to officials that he thought that Lambert should be released.
I think we would like to see this whole thing go away, DeWine said.
He added, I dont want to see him in jail.
I dont want to see him prosecuted.
But for me to say, I know what happened, would simply not be the truth.
Video footage of the incident showed Lambert face down on the ground as officers tied his hands.
Its unreasonable for law enforcement to prohibit press from reporting at PRESS conference by public officials.
The Society of Professional Journalists also condemned the arrest.
Accordingto NewsNation, Lambert has been told that he would be held overnight in Columbiana County Jail.
A law enforcement official did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
