Manhattan District Attorney Dismisses Charges Against Photographer Alexa Wilkinson

**Prosecutors Drop Charges Against Photographer Alexa Wilkinson Arrested at New York Times Protest**

In a recent development, Manhattan prosecutors have dismissed charges against protest photographer Alexa Wilkinson, who was previously arrested and charged with a felony hate crime. Wilkinson, known for using gender-neutral pronouns, was involved in documenting a protest at the New York Times headquarters, which has now been cleared of any wrongdoings due to insufficient evidence.

Wilkinson’s arrest followed their coverage of a protest in July, where activists doused the New York Times building with red paint in opposition to the paper’s coverage of Gaza. The charges, brought forth months after the incident, accused Wilkinson of aggravated harassment in the second degree, linked to their social media posts critiquing the newspaper’s perceived pro-Israel bias.

The dismissal came as a relief to Wilkinson, who faced professional and personal challenges due to the charges. Their attorney, Terra Brockman of the Legal Aid Society, emphasized that the accusations against Wilkinson were unfounded and that Wilkinson had no involvement in any unlawful activities. The dismissal reinforces Wilkinson’s dedication to journalism and commitment to capturing impactful stories through photojournalism.

Despite the setback, Wilkinson is determined to continue their work, reaffirming their role as a certified member of the press in New York City. Meanwhile, the New York Times has yet to release a statement regarding the incident and its aftermath.