CNN reporter bodychecked to ground amid violent protests in Charlotte
 

CNN reporter bodychecked to ground amid violent protests in Charlotte
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A night of unrest in Charlotte, **rth Carolina over police violence turned ugly on Wednesday as protesters clashed with police.*

Amid the chaos, a CNN reporter was bodychecked by an unidentified individual who then fled from the scene. Ed Lavandera was broadcasting live from the protests when a man collided with him.*

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Lavandera was sent to the ground, but got back up quickly and did **t appear to be seriously injured.*



Later, CNN correspondent Sara Sidner tweeted that the man came back to apologize to Lavandera.

@sarasidnerCNN the man later came back an apologized and hug our reporter.

— Sara Sidner (@sarasidnerCNN) September 22, 2016 Read more...

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