Tag Archives: Dave Ridley
Ridley Report: Journalism event organizer doesn’t want me to interview participant on way in
‘People say they want journalists who can’t be controlled. But do they? After interviewing a quasi-government official on his way to a public event at a public library…a third person tries to control my coverage. It’s a presentation about fake … Continue reading
Dave Ridley: Lady gives me permission to edit my own video
60 mostly-elderly viewers pour into the Hopkinton, NH public library. They’re attending a presentation about fake news. About 1/2 of the presenters are govt officials or were. A lady approaches, says she’s from the League of Women Voters. I’m mostly … Continue reading
Is state house still trying to restrict your drone’s capability?
A few years back there was a bill that would limit their camera resolution. I ask privacy-oriented liberty-leaning state rep Neal Kurk about it in this vid. | Ridley Report
Impossible! Politician manages to be nice and block camera
A New Hampshire State House finance committee meets…but this is a partially different bunch from the group you saw try and stop me from filming on March 13. This was taped the same day, before that incident. | More… |Ridley … Continue reading
NH: Journalism event tries to restrict journalist
‘ I’ve tried to film civic events in at least 5 public libraries. | Ridley Report
Budget Committee member won’t answer budget question
‘Wilton, NH: A cop appears outside a public government meeting when I try to film there. It seems he investigates me by speaking to the people who complained about me doing so. This occurs behind closed doors, and the finale … Continue reading
More attempts to discourage filming near govt meeting (Wilton, NH)
‘ NH: The Wilton-Lyndeborough school district continues its public meeting. About ten yards from the entrance, the woman who tried to stop me from filming…has apparently come to Jesus when it comes to her opinion on cameras.’ | Ridley Report
Govt. worker doesn’t want to be filmed (Wilton, NH)
‘A Wilton, NH cop investigates reports of suspected-Ridley-filming-near-government-meeting. While he’s hidden in a nearby room interviewing witnesses, the first person he approached and questioned…decides to question me herself. ‘ | Ridley Report
NH: Goffstown police dept. quick & courteous when I enter with questions
About 10 minutes after Goffstown PD issues me an order not to “trespass” at a prison…I enter GPD offices to request clarification on my status. I mistakenly think the camera is recording, but apparently, it was just the audio recorder … Continue reading