Frenchman covering "yellow vests" recounts controversial arrest A journalist for some, an activist for others, Gaspard Glanz has made the headlines in France since his arrest on April 20 during a "yellow vest" protest in Paris for allegedly insulting the police and making an obscene gesture. Glanz, who founded the Taranis News website but doesn't have a press card, claims a sting-ball grenade was purposely fired in his direction. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES