Journalist Protection Act: Establishes penalties for assaulting journalists.
The Journalist Protection Act amends the federal criminal code to establish penalties for assaulting journalists. It defines "journalist" as an individual employed by or working for an entity disseminating news or information. The act prohibits intentional acts causing bodily or serious bodily injury to journalists while they are engaged in newsgathering or with the intent to intimidate or impede their work. Penalties include fines and imprisonment up to three years for causing bodily injury and up to six years for causing serious bodily injury.
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