Paul Sanchez

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

Colby Rubin. You’re incredible. #RIPSamRubin

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

Oh… I’m turning off replies before I post. Not because I’m not open to a dialogue, but because I’m not open to a response in which someone says or accuses me of being just as guilty as Carlos due to my profession.

The “fake news” thing is so tired.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

99% of the time, if you follow this path, you’ll get the best outcome.

A phone call from a focused and concerned news director, who is forceful in getting accountability holds FAR MORE weight than a photojournalist retaliating against someone with your camera as a weapon.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

If you keep cool, even after you felt like you were on the end of an unwarranted assault, you’re keeping your power.

You take all the info about the incident and write a report for your bosses. You allow the company to take the lead in defending you.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

So I’ve been trying to get all angles of this incident, as I am a working member of the press.

While it’s a small business we’re in, I do not know Carlos from this station. I have no reason to defend him. But I’m gonna break down two posts here on X about his situation.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

If you feel like you were assaulted by a first responder in the course of your press job, do not retaliate. Use your camera. Record a name and badge number, if you can. If you can’t, ask for it. Most jurisdictions require their officers to identify. Do it calmly.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

As someone who has covered a police vs. public incident (Seattle 2013), where physical force was used by both parties, there are better ways to handle it as a member of the press.

You have to keep in mind you’re there to cover the story and not become the story.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

Was that his motivation for using his camera as a weapon? Who knows. Was it the same officer? Doesn’t matter. Carlos’ response, which caused him to be taken down to the ground, was warranted and that was on him. It’s his fault he ended up being arrested or detained.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

I would defend Carlos if I could, but the evidence leads me away from saying he was innocent.

It’s my perception that the earlier instance where Carlos was shoved for getting a shot in front of the police and not making contact with them stuck with Carlos.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

But on the other hand, as a fellow photojournalist in a different market, I can tell you that Carlos is completely the instigator in these clips. He makes contact first. No one shoves or trips him. He pretends to fall, in order to make contact. Wildly unprofessional.

[Helvidius Priscus ⚖️ 🦈 @HelvidiusPrisc]

You might think you hate the press, but I promise you don’t hate them enough. Carlos from Fox 7 in Austin was arrested, and he lied saying that he was pushed into a police officer. The press has been spreading this lie even though video shows him clearly assaulting the officer.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

First off, @oldcwby… The officers initiate contact first. “Getting in the cops’ face,” per your perception, is not license to shove a working member of the press back like this. Especially on a public campus. Try again.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

When I originally saw his video, it appeared that he was accosted by Texas DPS for no apparent reason.

However, now, that doesn’t appear to be the case.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

This afternoon outside the German Consulate General office, a pro-Palestine rally was held. They were interrupted by pro-Israel individuals on a couple of occasions.

Warning: Explicit language.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

Protests in support of Palestinians happening outside the event for Adam Schiff’s senate campaign. WARNING: Explicit language.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

Honored. Humbled. A total of six @LAPressClub NAEJ nominations! A really big thank you to @EllinaKTLA, @PedroRiveraTV, @Carlos_Saucedo and @ChrisKTLA for including me in their great stories.

[Paul Sanchez @pixel_pas]

Friday night at 7pm on @KTLA!