Security removes Warren councilman from Fox 2 building for choking threat

A Warren city councilman threatened to choke a pastor and civil rights activist during and after a Fox 2 show.

A Warren city councilman threatened to choke a pastor and civil rights activist during and after a Fox 2 show.

The gonzo-style journalist became an instant celebrity in Detroit.

“I pledge $1,000 to my brothers and sisters who look out for my brothers and sisters,” LeDuff said before being soaked with a firehose.

While many reporters stayed inside a media-safe zone, LeDuff dodged bottles and fended off an attacker to capture one of the most authentic moments of the protests.

Police said the Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter was in a “restricted area” at the time of the encounter.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter was trying to interview Councilman George Cushingberry outside of a public meeting when two cops grabbed Elrick.

The line between news and entertainment has become so blurred that local journalism has become a farce.

The footage is from a helicopter shoot over Ford Lake, where authorities found the body of a 55-year-old man.

The usually cheerful, wisecracking Fox 2 News reporter broke down recently during a wideranging interview.

“You wanna go right now?” the lawyer asked, pointing his finger at the much-taller, unfazed reporter. “You wanna challenge me? You piece of garbage.”