Photography is not a crime

Just thought Id pass this along. I'm stunned that this has happened, especially since this guy is working on a project involving visual artists. Its not like he was there with his buddies taking pictures of them and is just using the "photographer" excuse to get out of trouble. Everyone should have the right to document so long as they don't get involved, this is not right and I hope who ever is trying to prosecute him has some serious back lash from this.