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Detained for “Photography” by Maryland Transit Police

June 1, 2011 By Eric Reagan

Train fanatic Christopher Fussell was shooting photos and video of Baltimore’s light rail train when he was stopped and detained by Maryland Transit Police.  The police insisted that it was illegal to take photos and video of the transit system telling him that he “need[s] to cease and desist with the photographing and continue on your way.” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Legal Tagged With: arrested, crime, detained, law, law enforcement, Legal, Maryland, MTA, photography, police

 

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