VIDEO: CNN Reporter Omar Jimenez Arrested On-Air in Minneapolis

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Early this morning, CNN correspondent Omar Jimenez and his camera crew were arrested in Minneapolis:




Jimenez and his crew were in Minneapolis covering the tumultuous aftermath in the city after video emerged of a police officer fatally kneeling on George Floyd's throat.

The Minnesota State Patrol indicates that Jimenez and his crew were released quickly:








If you have the ability to get offline and stay away from news TV today, you might want to seize the opportunity.

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Ryan Glasspiegel grew up in Connecticut, graduated from University of Wisconsin-Madison, and lives in Chicago. Before OutKick, he wrote for Sports Illustrated and The Big Lead. He enjoys expensive bourbon and cheap beer.