Steve Baker, a reporter for Blaze TV, has been arrested and charged over his coverage of the January 6th events, sparking controversy and discussions about press freedom and the treatment of journalists. Baker's arrest was met with criticism from various quarters, highlighting concerns over alleged weaponized justice and the treatment of journalists critical of the administrative state. Despite the charges, Blaze TV and supporters have released never-before-seen footage aiming to exonerate Baker, showing his actions inside the Capitol, which they argue were in the capacity of covering the story rather than participating in the riot. The footage, which includes Baker being put in shackles and describing the arrest as humiliating and being placed in a "cage with meath dealers", has been shared widely, with Baker and Blaze TV challenging the FBI's claims of disorderly conduct.
Blaze Media releases never-before-seen video of Steve Baker in US Capitol on Jan. 6; Baker, others blast charges against him https://t.co/eByvFVCtjy
It's time: @theblaze🧵on the real story of Steve Baker, which is what he did *after* J6. But first, contra the feds, I will show you what @TPC4USA actually did that day: *never before seen* footage of Steve's journey through the Capitol. You ready? https://t.co/DAHjI54jN4
REVEALED: J6 footage shows arrested Blaze journalist Steve Baker covering riot, protests despite FBI claims of "disorderly and disruptive conduct" https://t.co/YsAjtt3yje https://t.co/YsAjtt3yje
Steve Baker and Blaze TV release J6 “slaughter pen” video, but Deep Blackberry might be caught on camera coming out of the House leading a cheer “Our House”. Wehave potentially placed Deep Blackberry at both sides of the house at the initial Capitol entry at 2:18 PM and at the… https://t.co/gTL6fnSYHf
Steve Baker and Blaze TV release J6 “slaughter pen” video, but Deep Blackberry might be caught on camera coming out of the House leading a cheer “Our House”. we have potentially placed Deep Blackberry at both sides of the house at the initial entry and at the Ashley Babbitt… https://t.co/wEiazcwH2w
We sifted through hundreds of hours of Capitol security video to find and show all available footage of @TPC4USA's path through the Capitol. Judge for yourself whether or not he committed a crime. Major thanks to @RepLoudermilk and @SpeakerJohnson for delivering on this. https://t.co/8wgTNU7FzG
Steve Baker didn’t warn people not to go-over the J6 Gates like I did. Quite the opposite. Where are the Capitol Gates videos Steve? https://t.co/oLMCZjEa85
Reporter Reveals What He Was Unprepared for Following FBI Arrest Over J6 Reporting https://t.co/0bsPWBZjS7
Reporter Charged For January 6 Coverage Says He Was Put In Shackles, ‘Cage With Meath Dealers’ https://t.co/9Qrm8GTGrb
.@megynkelly and @StuDoesAmerica talk the arrest of our reporter @TPC4USA: "We have the footage of him inside the Capitol. He's not even moving with the crowd. He was really there to cover the story." https://t.co/Gkds8sNyYU
Steve Baker of Blaze TV didn’t identify as Blaze TV after Jan 6th. Instead, he smeared citizen journalism. https://t.co/SXakuj9Apg
"They put me in shackles." Steve Baker recounts being arrested for reporting on January 6th. https://t.co/Co06n3crzf
Steve Baler didn’t identify as Blaze TV after Jan 6th. Instead, he smeared citizen journalism. https://t.co/O0GklD88ar
Steve Baker describes humiliating treatment by FBI during arrest: 'I thought I was mentally and emotionally prepared for this' https://t.co/TjDYcGBdA0
Left-of-center journalists haven’t been charged but they go after Steve Baker, who reports from a perspective critical of the administrative state. The charges — and the draconian treatment over alleged misdemeanor offenses — are textbook examples of weaponized justice wielded… https://t.co/pjw3RpdoQV
Now that we know how bad Steve Baker’s six hours in detention was, can he release the J6 Capitol Gate video that will exonerate Donald Trump? He seems to be saying he shared the 5,000 hours of J6 video he had access to with the FBI for two and a half years. When do the American… https://t.co/AIoXAcbMIT