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CNN Crew Injured By Stun Grenades During World Cup Protests In Brazil

CNN Crew Hit By Stun Grenades During World Cup Protest In Brazil
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Senior Media Editor, The Huffington Post

A CNN crew was injured after Brazilian police fired tear gas and stun grenades at a protest against the World Cup on Thursday.

Reporter Shasta Darlington and her team were following one of the many protests that have emerged as the World Cup draws nearer. Many Brazilians are incensed by the money that has been spent on the games instead of social services, as well as broader societal issues.

Darlington was on air when chaos erupted, as tear gas and stun grenades were fired. She kept reporting, but her producer was hit by one of the canisters.

Correction: this is CNN producer Barbara Arvanitidis, injured apparently by stun grenade at #worldcup protest. pic.twitter.com/QsmQBUhYk5

— Ben Tavener (@BenTavener) June 12, 2014

Our amazing São Paulo producer Barbara Arvanitidis has a suspected broken arm reporting from the… http://t.co/BMpdEEsGDt

— Alex Thomas (@alexthomascnn) June 12, 2014

Thank you to @WyreDavies and cordon of protesters who helped our @Arvanb01 after we were hit by canister at protest #CNNWorldCup

— Shasta Darlington (@ShastaReports) June 12, 2014
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