Felony Assault Charge Against FOX 7 Journalist Carlos Sanchez Dropped

The charge, stemming from an incident at a University of Texas protest, was dismissed after a review found it did not meet felony criteria.

Carlos Sanchez, a FOX 7 Austin photojournalist, was arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Texas on April 24.
Initially charged with criminal trespass, Sanchez later faced a felony assault charge after allegedly striking a peace officer with his camera.
Multiple press freedom organizations condemned the arrest and charges, calling them attempts to intimidate journalists.
Videos and witness accounts contradicted the police's claim, showing no intentional assault by Sanchez.
The Travis County sheriff's office canceled the arrest warrant on April 29, following the judge's directive and a reevaluation of the charge's validity.