I'm going to go ahead and take this vest off you. All right. You left your duty weapon at home. Put your hands behind your back. Leave them there. You have anything that's going to stab me, poke me, or hurt me in the way. Face >> in front of my patrol unit. >> In the middle of his shift, a police officer [music] was suddenly handcuffed by his own colleague. Sir, >> I'm not taking any of your test. Put me in a handcuff. >> Come here. Cuffs. I don't want to take your And the reason he lost his badge on the street will shock you. During his shift, a police Tahoe was suddenly stopped in the middle of the road. And the reason won't believe you. >> Lieutenant, is this your Tahoe? Yes. Do you mind killing your blue lights, please? >> You have a slur in your speech. What's causing that? There's only one pill in here. What is it? >> He tried to explain a collision, but every word seemed to make the situation more confusing. >> I think you were the one that was involved, so I think you might have a better understanding as to why we're all here today. >> You know, I just got pulled over by a bunch of vehicles. >> Okay. Is there Why do you think that that is? >> There was an incident back on 78. Somebody said that I swiped sight their vehicle and when I looked at the damage, it was more on this side than my side. I asked him, I said, "How do you want to do this?" He said, "Well, I'm going to file a complaint." I said, "Well, that's your choice. We can call him, have him here, show up, or we could do uh, you know, a 310 and carry it from there. And he said, "Okay, well, we'll do it that way." >> You mean we'll do a TR310? >> Yeah. >> And you left even though he said you wanted to do a TR310. >> No, no, no, no. And then he said he'd be in contact with me. >> All right. Just hang tight for me real quick so I can reposition my car. Everybody kill their blue lights, please. >> Lieutenant, is this your Tahoe? >> Yes. >> Do you mind killing your blue lights, please? >> The slurred speech, the slow responses. Was this just a side effect of the medication? Or was there something else? >> Tell me why it is that that you're very slow and it's slow movement. You're you're having trouble answering my questions. You have a slur in your speech. What's causing that? Uh maybe the new medication for high blood pressure. >> Sure. You think that would cause your your speech to be slurred? >> When did you start that medication? >> Just recently. >> Are you on any other medications? >> Not that I know of. >> Not that you know of. Well, you would know. >> Anti-depressant. >> An anti-depressant. All right. Okay. Um and and how often do you take that? at night, which is a time released and it goes throughout the day. >> Okay. Did you take it today? >> When was the last time you took it? You took it last night? Yes, sir. >> Okay. How much have you had to to drink today? >> To drink? >> Yes, that was my question. >> Absolutely not. >> All right. Well, what do we think the cause is other than blood pressure medicine for >> everything that's going on? stop all this and just put me in handcuffs. >> As soon as the refusal to be checked was heard, the handcuffs immediately appeared. >> Sir, sir, >> sir, >> I'm not taking any air test. Put me in handcuffs. >> Come here, cuff. I don't want to take those. >> Good job. Way to look out for your guys. >> Stand in front of my car. Stand in front. >> Yeah, I got you. Don't push me. >> I'm not pushing you where your car was. >> I'm not quite sure that you did. >> You're walking the wrong direction. >> I wasn't. >> Okay. >> All right, sir. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court's law. You have the right to talk to attorney and have him or her present with you while you're being questioned. Attorney can be appointed to represent you for any questioning if you wish. You can decide at any time to exercise his rights and I answer any questions or make any statements. You understand your rights as I declined to you? >> Absolutely. >> Okay. We're going to go ahead and take this vest off. You all right? You left your duty weapon at home. All right, I'm going to have this trooper pat you down. Okay, sir. Do you have anything on you? Any knives? Anything else other than what we took off for your vest? >> Armor was removed, bags were searched, and the truth began to emerge little by little. >> Not that you know of. How is there anything on you? All right. I think we're all right. What pill is this? What medication is that? >> Which one? >> The only one that's in this bag. >> There's only one pill in here. What is it? >> You know what it is? >> All right. What is it? >> Fish oil. That's it. >> Okay. You take fish oil every day? Yes, sir. >> I'm a man again. So, you take fish oil, high blood pressure medication, and an anti-depressant. What else? That's it. >> That's it. >> Pretty much just encompasses all of it. So, is that it? >> What do you want me to take? I take vitamin C. I take >> Okay, that's what I'm asking. >> I just That's what I'm asking. So, so I know what what you're on cuz when I asked you, you only said blood pressure medicine and an anti-depressant that you had today. I just want to make sure I know everything that you take on a daily basis. >> The officer faces DUI charges while on duty, which could lead to suspension or dismissal. The case will raise questions about the force's ethical [music] standards, internal oversight procedures, and a loss of trust in the community. Next, a pickup truck speeds through the middle of the night, but the identity of the driver is the real shock. >> Way too fast. What's up with the speed? Uh, >> the driver was identified as New Mexico State Police Officer Edgar Madrid. >> Last name? >> Madrid. >> 1:40 a.m. >> You are being arrested for DWI. >> Bloodshot eyes, strong smell of alcohol, and the answer. Just one can hide the truth. >> Way too fast. What's up with the speed? >> Got you. Driver's license. Just your driver's license. >> Cool. Step on another vehicle for please. Any weapons? Cool. Sit on out. >> You know how fast you're going? >> Uh, about 85, sir. >> 90. >> Okay. >> 65. What's the rush? >> Why are you walking away from me? >> Oh, no reason, sir. >> Okay. How much have you got to drink? >> Uh, I have I had a beer. >> Just one all night. You lying to me? >> No, sir. >> Cool. Has to side. Step forward. Any head injuries? Feet together. Hands direct side. See my finger? Yes. Follow my finger with your eyes and do not move your head. Do you understand? >> Yes, sir. >> Go upward now. Follow my finger upward, please. >> Yes, sir. >> Any injuries to your legs or feet? They're going to prevent you from walking, bouncing, turning. >> The driver was identified as New Mexico State Police Officer Edgar Madrid. >> Last name? >> Uh, Madrid. >> First name? >> Edgar. >> A. >> Yes, sir. >> What's your birthday? Madrid? >> Uh, [music] 92. >> She's comfortable to walk in. >> Uh, yes, sir. >> No injuries, correct? >> No, sir. >> All right. Sit tight. Okay. >> When the police badge is no longer a shield, co-workers are forced to do the unthinkable. >> Face me. Put your feet together just like mine. Mr. Madrid, I'm going to have you remain in that position. So, you're going to pick the foot of your choice. It can be your right foot or your left foot. You will lift that foot. You'll keep your foot parallel to the ground. You'll keep your hands directly at the side. Both legs straight. >> Y. >> You'll look down at your raised foot and you will count in our matter by 10,000 similar 1,00 1,002. You have any questions? No. >> So, look, I'm going to demonstrate this test to you. I'm going to pick my right foot for my demonstration. But you keep your foot parallel. Do not point it up. This is parallel. No questions at all. Going to be cancer. 2001 2000234 205 1067820123627 >> The unexpected confession and the moment those hands were locked in the cold night. Good. >> It's been more than one drink, wasn't it? >> Yes, sir. >> How much have you really had a drink? >> Had to light a dirty bourbon, sir. >> 232? >> Yeah. >> You shouldn't be driving. You know that. >> Yes, sir. >> Right. >> Yes, sir. >> But you know all the fields, right? >> Yes, sir. >> This is It's sad. It really is. Turn around. >> Put your hands behind your back. Leave them there. Put your head. 1:40 a.m. You are being arrested for DWI. You have anything that's going to stab me, poke me, or harm me in any way? Yes, sir. Face in front of my patrol unit. You are under arrest for driving under the influence of intoxicating, nicer, or drugs. The New Mexico Pent Act requires you to submit to a breath test to determine the alcohol content of your blood. After you take our test, you have the right to choose an additional independent test. If you choose to take this additional independent test, you have the right to reasonable opportunity for a physician and licensed nurse, laboratory technician, or technologist who is employed by a hospital or physician of your own choice to perform additional chemical tests. Cost of this additional test be paid by a law enforcement agency, which is New Mexico State Police. Do you agree to take our test? Yes or no? No, sir. >> I will continue. You will lose your New Mexico driver's license or non-resident operating privilege for one year. If you are convicted in court of driving while under the influence, you may also receive a greater sentence because you refuse to be tested. You're now agreeing to be tested. We'll continue your actions. Refuse to be tested at this time. Mr. Mad, open your mouth, please. Stick your tongue out. Drink smoke. Anything in between your teeth and your gums? 142. Go walk to the rear of vehicle, please. >> A seemingly small refusal opens the door to a heavy penalty. Make the red. >> Just make note at 040 hours on the driver 1015 1047. Piking sample is red barely refused. Mouth is free and clear to have a great spirit. 0142 hours 46. You know who he is? >> Madrid V1 skater. He's been on for I think he's a lateral >> to drink the two is filled. See Nick um just let him know but he's out of D1. >> Edgar >> Madrid was charged with misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence. No proof of insurance. Failure to provide driver's license and speeding. >> How's it going? I need you guys to go for a ride. Everybody's getting towed. >> Yeah. Do you have uh his phone? >> So, the way it works here in Albuquerque is he's going to have to go in front of a judge and the judge is going to decide when he's going to get released. >> No. Do you have his phone or no? >> I just want to make sure he has that phone so he can call people. >> And you wouldn't allow one? >> No. He's going to get he's going to get towed. Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights pursuant to 42US Code SS1983. Individuals/organizations are required to pay damages to the injured party. Violating police officers may be disciplined, have their licenses suspended, fired, or expelled depending on the policy of the agency/ police chief. Madrid was charged with four misdemeanors: DWI, no insurance, failure to produce a license, and speeding. He was placed on administrative leave, and is awaiting trial. The case has drawn attention because it highlights the potential for law enforcement to violate the law, raising questions about police integrity and ethical standards. Next, a horrific crash happened right at the central intersection. But it wasn't just the blood on the road that had officers panicking. >> I got a phone call from Crystal Garcia who was at 34 with us. And by 34, what is that? >> I don't know, like shaking up a little bit. And she said, "Hey, are you done?" >> And he just kept going and he was going fast cuz I saw him in my rearview mirror. The light was turning red. >> Yes. >> It's just before it's really sad and it's scary. Unfortunately, these things do happen. Did the officer get your information? >> No, we're already on cookie right now. >> You're just >> Good. Hey, sir. So, your client is being detained at this point. What I'll do is uh I will have >> Amidst the honking of horns and shocked looks, [music] a witness uttered a shocking testimony. I thought they would stop, but they sped away. >> You feeling okay? Do you want the rescue unit to check in on you? >> I know you're really upset. >> Oh, the motorcycle almost hit me and I and he swerved me >> and I saw that man coming and I tried I honked and he just get my attention and that and the monster lost his I thought he was going to >> almost I did see the part where he was losing his >> he lost control. Well, I thought he was going to lose control and take off >> and and he just kept going and he was going fast cuz I saw him in my re mirror. The light was turning >> red and so I was slowing down and I saw him and I saw the man. >> I didn't feel like these things happen. It's It's really sad and it's scary. Unfortunately, these things do happen. Um, did the officer get your information? And you sure you don't want rescue to like to check your vitals or anything? You sure? >> They can. I'm just nervous. It's up to you. You want me to have you come over and talk to you or can do that? >> They're here. So, >> you're bringing my my fiance over. >> Okay. >> Well, if they do come, if they can just like park somewhere out of the way that doesn't happen. >> Sergeant. >> Yes. >> Can we leave you this side here? Absolutely. That's fine. >> That'll work. >> That's It's not a whole lot, so >> that should be fine. >> When an industry [music] insider unexpectedly receives a call from a colleague, he has no idea that he is about to be drawn [music] into a dangerous game that could cost him his career. Of course, the car. Anything in here, bro? Okay. No, we're only cook right now. All right. Hey, you're under arrest, man. >> Um, I have my attorney on the line. >> That's fine. Put it all your >> put your palms together, man. >> What we'll do is >> Hey, sir. This is Sergeant Burton with the Albuquerque Police Department. >> Good. Hey, sir. So, your client is being detained at this point. What I'll do is uh I will have a shooting is done >> right now. He's just going to be placed in the back of a unit. He's not going to be talking to anybody before anybody talks to him. I'll have him call you back so that we have you on the phone. We have you on the phone during that time. Okay, sir. >> Sorry. Say that again. >> Uh yes, sir. I'll we'll be doing interviews with both of them. She she she is being detained right now. She is in the back of a police car also while we're doing our investigation. Um, are you representing her also? >> No, I don't think she's a passenger. >> That is correct, sir. She is a passenger. >> All right. Do what you got to do and get me back. >> I'll have them I will have them call you and have make sure you're on the phone before we have any conversation with him. Okay. >> Thank you, sir. >> Thank you, sir. [music] >> Sir, >> just hours after the accident, both officers were handcuffed, read their suspension orders, and forced to surrender their weapons and badges. >> [music] >> And the silence began. >> This is what it says. It says, "Officer Flores, you are hereby placed on administrative leave effective immediately. You will be paid for the period you are in administrative leave. During this period, you are required to be available from 0800 to600 hours Monday through Friday. Failure to respond to the dur during these hours will result in disciplinary action. You are notified that you are directed to immediately surrender all your department properties including your badge, ID card, key card, police vehicle, and all department issued firearms. You shall not act in the capacity of nor represent yourself as a police officer in any manner except for court appearances, nor shall you perform any offduty overtime work. You're required to check in with the IAPS lieutenant weekly. And if you have any further questions, and I know this is the least of your worries right now, bro. I understand that. Okay. Um, but if you have any other further questions or anything like that, you can call the number that's on this letter. I do have somebody from ops coming out to grab property, but let me just follow up on that. It's not. We have to say that we're going to take the property, but we can follow up with them and maybe later or something. >> Okay. >> Okay. Can you >> honestly if you guys wanted to take it today? >> Well, somebody from Ops is coming out and they would be the ones who would be picking up all of that stuff for from there. So, um your unit at your house, all that. >> Okay. They can they could probably coordinate that that year, you know. anything like that, you know, he'll be here to to assist you. Um, as far as the rest of stuff goes, but I haven't yet. Is it okay if that's fine? Just face the American flag and all American flag. >> A text message between officers reveals the shocking truth. Don't say anything. I don't want you to get involved. But every attempt to cover it up only pushes things [music] to a greater brink. >> I got a phone call from Crystal Garcia, who's a 34 with us. And by 34, what is that? Police officer. >> Okay. Um um she kind of sounded like she was, I don't know, like shaken up a little bit. And she said, "Hey, are you logged on?" Okay. She said, "Can you look up >> um a crash for me? A 45 crash?" >> Sure. >> She's like, "It's in the Southwest." So, I looked I was looking it up. As I clicked on the call, I was like, "What's up? What's going on?" She said she was on a motorcycle with another officer in our department. And as they were driving, a homeless individual ran into the road and they believed they clipped him with the bike. Once I clicked on the call, the first comment I seen was a motors call out. I said, "Hey, this is a motors call out. You need to get the figure it out." and I hung up with her, sat in my car for a couple of seconds to process what I just heard cuz I was freaking out internally and I called my sergeant to come meet me um where I was at. As soon as my sergeant got there before he got there, I'm sorry. Um I texted her. I said, "Hey, I'm I'm telling my sergeant what happened." And she said, "Don't I don't want you to get mixed up into it." But I said, "Stop. I'm telling him. It doesn't matter." I stopped responding at that point. I told her to stop texting me. Um, and as soon as he got there, I walked up to his car and I I told him everything that she told me. >> And who is your direct supervisor? >> Uh, ship. Sergeant Ship. Okay. >> Um, would you be willing to show us the phone? >> It's in my unit and it's parked at the Defined Fitness up there. >> I haven't But you are willing. >> Yeah. Yeah. Both Ezekiel and Crystal were immediately suspended, stripped of their badges, weapons, and IDs, and told not to identify themselves as police officers in any way. Conversations between other officers revealed outrage at the coverup, and dragging their comrades into the quagmire. A citizen with a camera in his hand made the whole building shake. And then what made the officials tremble? >> Hey, sir. >> How you doing? Good. harassing staff now, huh? I heard it. They always come in and say, "Oh, he's harassing us because I asked simple basic questions about the city and town hall." >> Tense faces slam doors. A heated confrontation begins to brew as the truth about public filming rights is challenged. >> Let's look around the building. Um, >> and taking pictures of what? >> The employees, the public information that I'm gathering. That's all. Who are you? >> Terry Hall. >> What's your position here, Terry? Is there a concern or >> Yeah, I just I'm uncomfortable with someone knowing the layout of the building and >> of a public building. >> Yeah, it's just out of all people have somebody that doesn't have business in the office. >> Who's to say I don't have business? Are you assuming? >> I got to get going. Hello. >> Hey. Who are you? Director of finance. >> Yes. >> Okay. What are you financing? >> Nothing, I don't think. [clears throat] What are you doing? >> I'm just taking some pictures video. um around the building getting some public information that's all. >> And you are a resident or >> No, I'm not a resident. I'm a journalist. >> Oh, >> independent. That's all. Just trying to get some information about the city town slash town. Right. >> What are you using that for? Just >> uh it's just for matters of public interest. Um you know, to disseminate to the general public if they have any questions or concerns about the town or city. And that's all. >> Gotcha. >> All right. And your name was Ann? >> Annie. >> All right. Nice to meet you, An. >> Thank you. >> Town manager. >> I am. >> City manager. Which one? >> Town manager. >> How you doing? >> Good. How are you? >> Good. Good. How are you? >> Good. >> Good. I'm just taking a tour of the building. >> Oh. >> Um, getting some public information, asking a couple basic questions. >> That's awesome. >> Good. I saw that she was had a little concern. >> Well, you got to understand, I mean, typically people don't come in videoing town hall. >> You got cameras all over the place. Come on. >> Wow. >> Come on. >> Just in the entrance. >> The police showed up. The chief of police was there, too. But this wasn't a kidnapping or a violent incident. It was just a camera. So, what was really going on? >> Hey. >> Hello, sir. >> How you doing? Good. >> Harassing staff now, huh? >> What's going on today? >> Interesting. How you doing? Name patch number, please. >> Officer DLE 1345. >> Awesome, ma'am. >> Officer Hubard 1321. >> Sergeant Delo 472. >> Good to see you, Sergeant. >> What's going on? >> Nothing [music] much. >> Okay. >> So, you're harassing some people up here. That's what they were told us. That's what they told us. >> Yeah. >> You want to break down the harassment level? >> I don't know. >> We don't know. >> Go figure it out. >> Come on. >> Yeah. Go do that. >> Do you even know who the caller is or >> not this time? >> Was it a panic alarm? >> No. >> That's good. Good. >> So, you just wanted to record? >> Tell them don't ask them some basic questions, man. But they call it harassment these days when you record our government officials in the course of their duties. >> What's your question? Just basic questions around the town and public information. I got a business card from the town manager. They don't like it, but that's tough. >> They have cameras all over the place. I don't call you guys for it. >> It's time. >> I have a camera. >> Yeah, more than just >> I understand. How you doing, man? Are we all set? Me and you. >> I'm just >> I know. I'm just saying like I know you didn't call. We had a very good conversation, me and the town manager, but your staff, I I'm pretty sure, just called the PD. So, you might want to talk to the staff and just get everybody rounded up and let them know what's going on here. >> What is going on? >> I'm taking pictures in video and I'm asking questions about basic town hall and city hall business. >> Okay, >> that's what I'm doing. >> Okay, >> they call it harassment. >> Well, I didn't I said that's the call came >> I know how it came in. I had the radio. I heard it. They always come in and say, "Oh, he's harassing us because I asked simple basic questions about the city and town hall." And then they, you know, go apeshit and call you guys for a crutch. >> What's the badge do you have on there? >> Yeah, I can read it to you. It says, "Shiny badges don't grant extra rights." >> Warnings, headshakes of refusal, and a chief of police suddenly losing his cool set off a tense climax that no one in the building could have seen coming. >> It came as a disturbance. >> Yeah, it usually does. or some type of whatever it is, recall, reinvestigate. >> Yeah, it depends on how you guys react to the call and then investigate. But as far as I'm concerned, no laws have been here been broken. I'm not here to break any laws. >> We don't we don't know that until we talk to you. >> Yeah. And you're not the deciding authority either. We're just trying to talk. >> My camera is I'll fight it in court with my camera evidence. >> There's nothing to fight in court. We're having a conversation. >> I'm willing to do so is what I'm telling you. If you try to trespass me or get me for disorderly conduct, I'll fight it in court all the way to the Supreme Court. >> Okay, that's your right. But we haven't even mentioned any of that. That's your person. >> I'm just I'm I'm telling you. >> I'm advising you. >> I am. >> Yeah. Get your body cams. >> Of course. >> Yeah. >> You guys going to tell me that? Are you Are you guys by law to tell you? >> We don't have to tell you. >> Is it a policy? >> Yeah. >> It is a policy to tell the public that you're >> It's not It's always recorded. >> Okay. >> When we interact with the public, we record. >> Yeah. Yeah. No, >> we're not required to tell you that it's recorded. >> Well, some states and cities are required either by law or policy. So, that's why I'm asking you. >> Not Not Connecticut, I think. >> Really? Okay. >> Yeah. No. Okay. >> At least not our requirement. Yeah. >> I mean, I think it's a good thing. >> We think it's a good thing, too. >> We think it's great. >> Depends on the officer. >> What do you mean? >> Depends on the officer. If they like the accountability, you know, >> behind the the recording and the camera. >> No, we love it. >> I didn't say you didn't. I said some officers. >> Huh? >> Don't like it. You mean >> they don't like it. And there's a reason for that. >> Oh, I haven't met anybody yet that just said they don't like >> It's good. I have. >> Oh, I'm sorry. >> They mute it, you know, they delete it, all that stuff. Well, we have no access to >> Do you have a business card? >> Uh, not on me. >> Do you have one downstairs? >> Yeah, it's on the website. >> Just when things seem to be about to get out of hand, an unexpected outcome occurred, causing all those in uniform to quietly leave in Walk of Shame. Enjoy your day. >> You too. You guys are dismissed. Thank you. >> Actually, I'll walk you guys out. >> Yeah, it's usually the other way around, but not today. Was that four or five offices for a camera? >> Amazing. >> Chief, if you have a business card, that would be great. >> Yeah. Don't. Sorry. >> You don't? All right. Enjoy the phone call, son. Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights. Pursuant to 42 US Code SS1983, individuals/organizations are required to pay damages to the injured party. Violating police officers may be disciplined, have their licenses suspended, fired, or expelled depending on the policy of the agency/ police chief. The case illustrates the risk of calling the police without cause to suppress civil rights, potential violations of freedom of the press and freedom of speech. Up next, with just a camera, a citizen walked into the town hall and immediately ignited an unprecedented wave of tension. >> Yeah. Top flight security. Is it DPS? You got name. Oh, now you don't want to talk to me. Just want to follow me around, babysit me. Want to hold my hand? >> You didn't want to be filmed, but he's right there. >> Want to hold my hand like I'm a child. Who you going to follow? You going to follow me? Why? Cuz I got the mouth. Is that what you're blocking the uh elevator? Look at this. Look at this clown. See you later. Hey, what's up? Oh, another security. >> Yeah. >> Oh, Jesus. What are you guys following me around for? You guys are harassing me. >> We're not harassing you. >> Yeah, you are. >> We didn't say nothing to you. >> No, you're following me around. I suggest you don't. >> I'm not doing anything. >> Yeah, you following me around. >> So scared of I mean, I went through security. No weapons on me. I have nothing. You know what I mean? It's a big deal. What was your name? >> You going down? After you. >> Oh, you can go after you. >> You want to play this game? Let's play. You ready? >> You're not going to touch me today. >> Hi. >> See you later. Oh, my first rodeo clown. I think you know better. >> Tense eyes, challenging words, and then each step followed closely like a shadow opening up an unexpected confrontation. >> Oh, there they are. >> Can you do something with these? >> I'm here to talk to him. >> How you doing? I was actually going to go downstairs and talk to you guys cuz he just told me that you were here and like I didn't see that they were coming. Yes, you're in a publicly building filming areas that are >> Don't surround me. Nope. Not happening. >> Get Don't flank me. Don't Don't Don't come over here. Come over here. Don't flank me. >> I appreciate it. >> You're in a public building reporting areas that are >> publicly accessible. >> You're not going in restricted. >> I would never do so. >> Okay. You're following all the policies of the building. >> 100% the law. >> Then then that's fine. Obviously, you you make people nervous. That's that's what happens. >> I could say the same thing about their cameras. You know what I You're right. >> Actually, I was about to call you guys. >> That's what I'm That's what I'm explaining to the people here. >> I appreciate that. >> Okay. I I know >> you're right. >> Hey. Hey. Hey. >> Okay. Come >> over here. Over here. >> And And that's why I came. I'm a supervisor. I'm charge more. >> Awesome. I was going to ask you, do you have a badge number? >> Uh 42. >> 42. >> Pretty much go by name. >> Yeah. Yeah. No, I appreciate it. You guys body counts. >> Yep. >> All rolling. Everybody's hot. >> Everybody's hot. That's the red light. Cool, man. So, >> you got a business card? >> I do not. >> You don't. Supervisor don't have a business card. You seem you seem pretty chill. >> I appreciate your demeanor. Look, I I I'm going to give you the same respect, okay, that you give me, where we're going. We had no idea because I'd never been here before. So, I asked them I said, "Look, I'm just going to go around the building, do some public records requests, get some pamphlets, >> do you know, whatever else." And they started following us and I told them, "I don't need a babysitter. I'm not here. I'm not armed. I went through security. What's the problem?" So they, you know, they observe me getting records and and such and being respectful to the staff and >> they got, you know, their security and they're they're looking out for the safety of the people here. >> But after 10, 15, 20 minutes. Come on. I mean, they got cameras. They could follow us on the cameras. They're harassing us at that point. And I told them I was going to call the PD to get you here to stop having them harass. In the blink of an eye, an ambiguous phone call brought a whole team of uniformed people to appear one after another, opening up a tense climax that no one could have expected. >> Awesome. >> And patrol. >> Patrol rank. >> I work for Wington Police Department. >> Yeah, but your rank is just patrol. >> I work for police department. >> Okay, sir. Name badge. >> Sex. And you're a supervisor or just patrol? Go ahead. >> Hey, give me a call. >> Let him talk on the radio real quick. >> How you doing? Can I have your name, badge, number? >> Yeah, you can get everyone's name. >> That's all I just for the record. >> 16. >> Badge 16. What's your name? >> What is it? >> I I can't read it. >> No. Is it right here? >> Is it right here? >> Is it right here? Do you want to have him identify himself, please? >> You can identify. >> Identify yourself. Be professional. I can't read. >> Be professional. >> That's That's Officer Wiggins. >> No, I don't need you to identify for them. I need you to identify yourself, please. >> Officer, they're fine. That's That's fine. >> They're okay. I'm I'm all set with them. They're all set with me. We're good. We got a sergeant here. He's very professional. >> I'm dealing with >> uh You're not dealing with anything. You're dealing with me. >> Let's get that straight. trying to get a security. >> No, we're not. No, we're not. Don't lie to them. Don't lie. >> All right. See, now he's showing us true colors. We're trying to get a rise. >> I I said your first amendment auditors. >> Who said that? Why are you putting me in a category? What if I'm just a normal Joemo citizen? >> Maybe you're normal. >> I am normal. >> Regardless, >> don't don't c don't categorize people. >> I just need his name and badge number and we'll be on our way and I'll walk you guys out. >> Which one? This gentleman, can I have your name out, please? >> Name. >> Thank you, sir. I appreciate it. >> Amidst tense gazes, a heated confrontation broke out as demands for transparency arose, forcing everyone to reveal their identities. >> Look at this. >> All right, we can clear up. He's he's he's yelling at our employees. >> No, I'm not. Stop lying. >> Not you. I'm not talking to you. Um, >> okay. You're talking to me right now. >> Calm down. >> My employees are upset. >> Oh, well, I'm upset. Your cameras are on me, too. But you know what? That's too bad, isn't it? Shut them off and I'll shut mine off. >> I can clear up. >> Are you the supervisor of security? >> Yes, I am. >> You are. >> Give me a second. I'm going to come out and I'd like to talk to you about about just everything. Okay. >> You don't have to. >> You don't have to, but it's professional. >> You don't have to. To be honest, I suggest you don't because you're a horrible, horrible supervisor. >> Is your partner still up there? >> I have no idea. >> I don't control him, man. He's his own. >> You know what I mean? >> But like I said, >> like I said, um, as soon as you guys leave and clear out, I'll be out of here probably five, maybe 10 minutes, >> if that. >> Oh, I I know. I understand. But I just like I told the sergeant, I don't want them thinking just because they called the police that now I'm being kicked out. Not happening. I need to prove my point. Sorry. >> They built the the security button again upstairs for me. >> Oh, yeah. >> Yeah. In the library. >> You guys at least have a first name. >> No. Okay. >> Yeah. Right here. >> No. I I I like my full amendment, man. So, >> okay. >> All right. >> All set. >> We're clearing now. >> Ladies, gentlemen, >> in that fateful moment, all eyes turned to the exit where a bitter retreat was taking place in a suffocating silence. The incident exposed the dangers of abuse of power, lack of transparency, and violation of constitutional rights in public agencies. When power is abused for petty purposes, society needs to wake up and speak out because today's silence can become a dangerous precedent for tomorrow's freedom. Hey everyone, what do you think about this situation? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with a donation. Thank you so much. >> Give me your hand, mother. >> GIVE US ANOTHER HAND. A simple traffic stop turned into tragedy in just minutes. Everything was recorded on police camera. >> Wrench that [ __ ] up. >> GIVE US YOUR OTHER HAND, >> DUDE. Come on. Got it. >> You're making this harder than it needs to be. >> Undo that hand. Put it in the front. >> Okay. A high-speed chase between police and a man on a motorbike starts out in silence, but turns tragic just minutes later. >> Trying to block him in. We're going to be [music] intersectional Bower. You got it. You're good. You're good. Stop fighting, Johnny. Get him cuffed in the front, please. As soon as he was stopped, a series of commands were shouted and just seconds later, a terrifying threat came from an officer's mouth. [music] I will strangle you. >> We're going to be intersectional Bower. >> Get off the bike. Get off the bike. Get on the ground. GET ON THE GROUND. GIVE ME YOUR HAND. >> Give me your hand, man. You're back. >> Give me your hand, mother. >> Give us another hand. >> Give us another hand. >> Now, another hand. >> Johnny, get a cup on this hand. >> I'm going to choke you out. You hear me? Stop [snorts] fighting. >> You got it. You're good. You're good. >> Stop fighting. >> [ __ ] him. Get it on there as fast as you can. >> We'll do that [ __ ] up. >> GIVE US YOUR OTHER HAND, >> DUDE. Got it. >> You're making this harder than it needs to be. Okay. Okay. Okay. Okay. I think he's out. >> As the man began to turn purple, [music] someone whispered, "I think he's passed out." But what kept them pinning him to the ground? >> Yeah. >> Oh [ __ ] >> Trying to get his other handcuff. >> 104. Start. Start EMS. I can't get this stuck on any other unit. >> EMS 1018. >> Hey, come on. >> Undo his belly strap. Undo his belly strap. >> Go get uh >> Let me get an arc. >> Let me get an AR. >> Help. Put it in the front. Okay. Send them more. >> 25 CPR. They're starting 1018 at the time. I'll update them. Kelly update on the call. Law enforce overdose. CPR in progress. >> A medical chaos ensued. [music] Police struggled to use the ambulance equipment and golden time passed. >> I want to send him again. >> Johnny, get him cuffed in the front, please. [ __ ] Open. You got a bag? >> Uh, I don't know. >> Bag there. Go get it. >> Let me see if I can find [ __ ] Here. Here's a kit. >> [clears throat] >> CPR in progress. Medic >> here. I got it. >> Handle to open bag. >> Watch it. Watch out. Watch out. >> Yeah. Yeah, >> you're okay. >> Look at picture on top plastic. >> Check. >> Apply pad to bare skin exactly as shown in the picture. >> Feels like heart rhythm. [sighs] >> Oh, [ __ ] That wasn't kid. >> No shock advised. And rescue breath >> feels. Hold his head. Get something under. >> When the defibrillator said no shock recommended, [music] someone shouted, "Start chest compressions." But was it too late? >> Somebody keep looking for a bag or bring their means off. >> Yeah. Look, Johnny. Look in the bags here. >> Continue care. [sighs] Open his mouth. Let me >> Hey, do you have a bag reb breather? >> Please push two narc. Get We need something to get him oxygen. >> Let me run and get some gloves on. >> Oh, man. >> Hey, notify 101 102. >> 37 county. Notify 101 102 103. >> No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Someone start CPR >> here. Start chest compression. >> I'll do it [ __ ] No, that doesn't say continue. I don't think it's supposed to stay right. >> Just go. >> Do not touch patient. Motion detected. >> I said don't touch him. >> Motion evaluating start. No shock advised. >> Compression and rescue breath. >> Someone put a hand under. >> Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional [music] rights pursuant to 422 US code SS1983. The individual/organization [music] may be required to pay restitution to the injured party. In severe or intentional cases, [music] punitive damages may be ordered. Additionally, the court may order the losing [music] party to pay the plaintiff attorney fees and litigation costs. As soon as the camera started, a series of commands to stop filming, show your papers rang out. Was someone overstepping [music] the mark? >> Who are you? >> The manager on duty for TSA. >> They're saying you're allowed to film, but you can't make people feel uncomfortable. >> Of course. Yeah, it's happened to me before. I've been placed in handcuffs, you know, arrested. >> The sound of heavy boots. The police were there. A vague accusation. The passenger felt uncomfortable. And from that moment on, things took an unexpected turn. >> Hey, what's up, man? There you go. >> Now you will be. >> Oh, man. >> Now you will be. >> You always want to be famous growing up. Good. Good. Journalist gathering some content. How are you? It seems like you're upset today. You're you all right today? >> Oh, okay. Great. >> It's been a really good day. >> Great. I'm happy for you. >> Excuse me. >> I need to know what you're doing. >> Who Who are you? >> I'm the manager on duty for TSA. >> Myin Cooper. >> That's me. >> And you're the manager for TSA? >> This is This area is only for ticketed passengers. >> Where does it say that? >> It says that out on the outside. Only ticketed passengers. Technically, as for as a port authority, if you don't have a ticket, you're technically supposed to be in the building. >> This is a public building, sir. Port Authority is a government agency funded by the public. >> I understand that. I'm just I'm letting you know what the situation is right now because we had to call because of the fact that you're filming and in an area where you don't have a ticket, we had to notify Port authorities. >> He's dealing with a separate issue and when he's done, he'll come over to deal with you guys. >> Okay. But why why would they need to deal with us? Do you know the TSA regulations, sir? >> So, he's a supervisor with the TSA, but apparently he doesn't know the TSA's own regulations, which is interesting. Hopefully, his officers are educated in the First Amendment, so we don't have to deal with anything. >> You see his name tag right there? It says Freeman. >> Freeman. You guys see it? Freeman right there. That's nice. >> I'm going to compliment him on his name. >> Did you know your video shot on checkpoint? No. >> Okay. Can I get your name and badge number, please, sir? >> It's clear as day. You're not supposed to be filming here, >> sir. Are you familiar with the TSA? Uh, >> yes, I am. >> Are you film Are you familiar with the regulations? >> Go ahead. Well, you got to be filming here. >> You're you're saying something that >> you can pull out your smartphone and you can check up the TSA website. This is this is a constitutionally protected activity. >> Amid the police siege, threats to leave were heard, but people responded. What law prohibits us from filming in public? No one had a clear answer. >> Okay. What is the issue? What is it that you need? >> Sir, I just I just I just explained to you that I'm an independent journalist. Did the TSA supervisor tell you that I can film a security checkpoint? >> First of all, they're saying you're not they're saying you're allowed to film, but you can't make people feel uncomfortable. So once it becomes an issue that you make people feel uncomfortable. >> That's not true, sir. >> Well, that's what they're telling me. >> What penal code is making people feel uncomfortable, sir? >> Well, >> you're making you're making me feel uncomfortable. You got four You got four You got four officers with guns. I'm not armed, sir. You're making me uncomfortable. >> Well, you're making me uncomfortable cuz you're videotaping me. So, we can go through this back. >> I have a right to film the police in the course of their duty, sir. >> And I'm not saying anything. All that is Nobody's doing anything other than report. You are violating. First of all, I I was called here because ksay stated that they people passengers were feeling uncomfortable. That's it. So, we came here. >> What crime is that sir? >> I didn't say you committed a crime. >> Okay, great. Okay. >> I just want to make everything clear is stating they called us. >> Yeah. >> Because they're claiming that you feel uncomfortable. >> I don't feel uncomfortable. >> No, that passengers feel uncomfortable. >> I just want to make sure we're clear. >> Well, we are clear. Okay. >> And I was called here because you're videotaping. >> Okay. >> That's it. >> I don't know anything else what needs to be done. >> Okay. I don't know. So, you're just going to sit here for this? >> Correct. >> You shouldn't come up to people and tell them they can't record them, sir. That's all I'm saying. >> If you're going to agree with me, >> there's no signs that state such. This is a public This is public domain. Pass there. >> Pass past there is the secure area or anything like that. >> I'm working on a story on security checkpoint. >> I I like personal space, too. You know what I'm saying? >> You came over to me, sir. >> No, I was just here. I just walked back. You walked up here to me. Relax. >> But you you just walked back over here. >> Listen, I I can't get this. >> Don't get into it, sir. >> Tensions rise, but then the truth comes out. No laws were broken. No crimes were committed. So, who is abusing power? >> I'm just filming uh content for a story I'm working on. Independent journalist. >> Okay, >> that's all. >> Okay. >> We have every right to film security checkpoint. No, no, no ill will, Sergeant. Nothing like that. Just >> noting anybody. >> So, how much how much depends why is that? because I I want to get a nice time timelapse of what's going on here at the TSA, you know. >> What's like >> Well, you know, I don't really want to go into my story that I'm that I'm doing until I publish it. I'm exercising my freedom of the press, right? First Amendment. >> That's all, sir. Can I get your name? >> It's Sergeant. You do understand sometimes they have a gate agent up there that that checks to protect passengers. >> Yeah. Well, they're checking it here. >> Yeah. So, that that means this is open to the public. If it's publicly accessible, I can be here. This is a public building. As long as you don't try and violate my rights and you don't try and >> remove me. Yeah. It's happened to me before. I've been placed in handcuffs, you know, arrested. So, I just want to make sure that we're cool here. >> You've done You could give me a time frame on on the film. >> I really can't it because it varies on on the airport and what's going on here. But I will tell you that there is no ill will. I'm not trying to >> You understand you can uh >> pass. No, of course. Of course. >> Unless you're taking advantage of >> Yeah. No, of course. Of course. Yeah. No, I I No, >> you're not taking advantage of me. I don't want to answer any of those questions. I just want to continue about my business. >> I'm just saying I I mean I have the right I have the fifth amendment right not to incriminate myself or to say anything that I don't want to say. I have the right to remain silent, sir. And I'm just choosing that right. You swore not to the Constitution. You should have no problem with that. Right. >> What do you guys? >> No. >> They never really understand that they are the story. >> The [music] case is closed, but the echo remains. If basic rights can be shaken just because someone is upset, will your freedom still be intact [music] tomorrow? >> Authority showed up and uh explained to them that there is nothing we are doing wrong here. He's explaining to her the right to film. >> Sir, thank you for explaining our right to film. Appreciate you. Really, I appreciate you. Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional [music] rights pursuant to 42 US Code SS1983. Individuals/organizations [music] are required to pay damages to the injured party. Violating police [music] officers may be disciplined, have their licenses suspended, fired, or expelled depending on the policy [music] of the agency/ police chief. The incident did not result in an arrest, but it exposed a legal loophole. Many officers do not know the law well, which can easily lead to wrongful arrests in similar cases. Up next, the camera appears, the whole town hall is in chaos, the emergency alarm sounds, and a heated confrontation begins to form. >> I just don't know why she's telling me I can't record in here. >> Yeah, she's just a little nerd. legal and stop being a scaredy-cat over a camera and calling the police to waste resources when there's citizens out there that need you guys >> cuz I'm not going to inter I'm not going to talk to you about this. I >> don't care. >> You're looking for a >> Just because of a camera, the door slammed. The emergency alarm sounded and the police appeared. It all started from a vague feeling called uncomfortable. >> I'm the mayor. >> Oh, hi. >> Nice to meet you. >> You, too. [music] >> She's being a little rude. >> Well, I don't care. I I don't care. This camera's all around this building, I'm sure. I just don't know why she's telling me I can't record in here. >> Yeah, she's just a little nervous, that's all. >> Nervous what? >> I don't know. The camera, [music] maybe. >> Sir, how can I give you your name? >> It's public record. Yes, you do. It's readily available. >> Just [music] talk to the staff. Okay. Jennifer. >> Okay. I'd like a business card from you. >> My cards are upstairs. >> Yeah. I'm not Why would I give my name if she won't even give me hers? >> I have a tag right here. It says city hall street mayor's office. a couple of officers. >> I'm not really sure about the next year, but let me transfer you over to Jessica. Okay, >> you call you're happy to send armed men here with guns to to do what? >> I'm happy. My office is upstairs. >> Okay. What does that matter? >> You have a phone up there? >> I do. >> Did you call? >> No, I'm right. Nobody was at the counter. >> Do you have a panic alarm? >> I Yes, we do in this. >> It's probably been pushed on. Yeah. >> So, I'm happy to help you. What's a first amendment auditor? >> What's a first amendment auditor? I heard >> somebody that's just trying to see if >> you >> We're going to violate any constitutional protected rights. >> Are you just patroller? >> Yeah. So, you don't need three. >> So, as long as you're here just doing what you're doing and not interfering with business, you're good to be. >> Why do you have to give me a directive like that, man? Y'all don't eat yellow snow. Don't kick your dog. Right. Don't run with scissors or around the pool. Why don't you go tell them, right, that what I'm doing is legal and stop being a scaredy-cat over a camera and calling the police to waste resources when there's citizens out there that need you guys. Why are you here? >> Because >> if I if I'm bothering them, right, then why are you here? >> They're bothering me. See, they stopped me from what I was doing >> and then called you. Yeah, I know. >> What's your name, >> ma'am? >> Come on then. What's your name? Badge number. >> My name's Officer Nelson badge one. >> How do you spell that? >> I'm not going to spell it for you. >> Do you have it on your name tag? >> No, I don't. >> No, you're rude. Huh? >> Yeah, right. They had to protect them. >> I already told you I was here, buddy. >> No, I know. Did they hit the panic alarm? It's going to ask me through city hall. >> I can follow you all I want. >> Okay. >> All right. You scared, too? You want to call the other police? Sheriff, the [music] safe, right? >> Why >> do you feel intimidated? Press freedom versus executive order as vague grounds like nuisance and [music] privacy are invoked to challenge the constitution. >> Oh, you're here for them? >> Not anymore. >> You're here to enforce their feelings. Is that what you're doing? You're feelings police now. >> I told you. >> As long as you're not interfering with other people, then it's it's [music] not an issue. >> What if I called them because they interfere with me? >> And I would have a discussion with them. >> Oh, go ahead. Go do that. >> Really? What oat did you take? >> What oat did you take? Is this not part of the Constitution? >> Video recording of public areas, government officials in the course of their duties. No, I know you rolled your eyes. >> Cuz I'm not going to inter I'm not going to talk to you about this. >> I don't care. You're looking for >> Why would you Why would you know about this? >> Why would you want to argue about your oath? >> So I I appreciate my >> Come on, man. Honestly, [music] >> you're here to fullest feelings. So go do it and then bounce. >> You could have called and said, "Look, he's already doing what he's doing. As long as he's not in a restricted area, he's fine." >> It's as simple as I don't have your number. I don't know who you are. So, >> you're not going to find out either. Not today. You're not. >> People do have a [music] right to privacy when they're doing >> No, they don't in the cities. >> Oh, they don't. See, >> she does. >> No, there's no privacy right here, is there? >> Is that something that I would do? >> I don't know. You're telling me false narrative right now? >> They don't go over there and >> it's false. >> That's not >> It's a public area. There's no expectation of privacy in public. >> She doesn't want her manner discussed because what she's doing. >> You don't understand basic >> basic what? basic laws do. I mean, >> I understand that completely. >> Then why would you even waste your breath? >> What if she didn't want to be bothered? >> I'm not bothering her. So, filming her alone is just bothering her now. >> You can ask her. >> You could ask her. >> I don't need to ask her. I can tell that the snarling that she made was probably enough to say [music] that she was bothering right there. >> Right there. >> Is that you? I don't >> I don't know if it is you. >> If people are so scared of being in public, maybe they should just stay inside their basement and put the blinds down now. >> No. >> Is that yours, ma'am? >> I don't care now. Thank you. >> Is there anything else I can help you with? >> I never needed your help at all. >> Fiery arguments erupted. Privacy and annoying were used as shields, but each sharp rebuttal quickly pushed things to a climax. >> Let's split up. Split up the team. >> Oh, hey. Scary guy with the camera. Run. >> Mail. >> The mail. That's what I'm checking for. Mind your business. >> No, I won't. >> You need the >> Yeah, if you need the feelings, please. She's right there. >> What a joke. You're all set. >> Yeah, >> she's got a temp. Huh? >> Tempa. Tempa. >> I don't worry about it. >> Don't tell me what to do. I'm in charge. I can do what I want. Come on now. >> Go. Screw. Dismissed. Bye. >> Don't let the ego get get a hold of you. >> No, I think I'll go inside. Thank you. >> You can go inside. >> I will. Don't close the door on me. >> Right. >> I will follow you until you're out of here. I will follow you. You don't like the camera, do you? Transparency. >> He already told you to leave. >> He doesn't tell me what to do. He just did. I tell me what to do. >> I just did, too. >> Yeah, he did. Screw. Go to back to your car. >> I won't. >> Sure. We can hang out here if you want. >> No, I'll follow her. Thank you. >> You're like, he's trying to annoy me. It's not going to work. >> Oh, it already did. >> It did not. >> Yeah, it did. >> You You don't know the first thing about me. >> Closing the door on me. I don't know anything about you. Huh? >> I can tell you're a piece of opposite right now. Who's afraid of the camera? I don't want to be videotaped. >> Oh, really? >> My right to do it. >> Oh, no. What is your first name? Karen. You're kidding, right? >> Are you kidding me right now? >> What a joke. I'd love you bring me to court. Arrest me. You're a [ __ ] You hear that? You're a [ __ ] >> Retire, you old hag. >> Amidst the police encirclement, a loud voice rang out. constitutional rights were protected to the end and sharp questions forced every order to have a clear legal basis. >> I appreciate you. >> And it's funny how a lot of other people that have been like doing what they do for like 20, 30 years, they have no idea that the fact that we can come into a building like this and record and pull public records. She didn't even want to give me her name. Dude, come on, man. What are you trying to protect here? >> But if you got somebody's checking information and you're hovering, you know what I'm saying? >> Why would I do that? >> I'm just That's why I'm [music] saying use care and caution. Correct. >> People have to do that for themselves, man. We are going to go around circles because you're direct. It's just it's not irrelevant. It's irrelevant. It just >> it's irrelevant. >> Human being decent. >> Calling the police on somebody who's exercising a constitutionally protected right is not >> look at explain that. You have every right to be here. >> Your feelings enforcement now. >> That's not what I'm saying. >> You're law enforcement, right? >> Correct. >> So, what law have I broken here? >> What law did you >> Absolutely none. Right. >> So, listen. Do I know that at the time being? No. I come over here. and check out, find out. >> You know what I'm going to start doing? >> I'm going to start calling the police on them just walking into a building. Literally 2 minutes in, right? They called you >> 2 minutes. That's like a world record on You weren't too bad, man. Her on the other hand, slamming doors on me, hiding from the camera. >> I did find out that you upset somebody. I just >> I upset somebody by my mere presence of a camera. >> I'm not that [music] police officer. So, >> I appreciate that much, man. >> All right, I'm going to go. Look good. You have a great day. After minutes of extreme [music] tension, the truth suddenly emerged. No charges, no arrests, just faces quietly retreating in silence. >> Yo, the daddy can't explain anything right now. Let them do what they do. in broad daylight. >> You got to write anything on sir. >> Yeah. >> This is simple. This is not criminal though. I'm telling you. He tells He'll tell you that's against the law. >> Are you going to give me your name? Okay. You're under arrest. Give me your name. Okay. All right. Let's go. >> Please go to jail. >> If you have any weapons or drugs on you, it's going to be a felony charge when you go to jail. Do you understand? >> Please, let's go to jail. >> Do you understand? >> Please take me to jail. Are you Are you >> What would you do if the police wanted to arrest you just because you didn't tell them your name? This man chose the most unexpected [music] way. >> You can't tow a truck while somebody's sitting there. You It's against the law. I know the law when it as it pertains to that, but this is my nephew's truck and he's Excuse me. >> I was talking to you. >> Well, but they're the ones that came out here initially. So, if you want to talk to somebody that has a little more know with what's going on, talk to her. >> Who's the officer in charge? She is. >> Okay. Talk to me. >> Okay. First of all, that that's what I'm saying. >> Turn around and look at me. Talk to me. No. No. I'm picking my phones up. I don't know your folks. They don't give up. Sure. >> You don't want to just give me your name. >> Being pulled over illegally, the uncle fiercely defended his nephew's rights and the result [music] was two cold handcuffs. >> What's going on, man? >> I'm officer Hamilton. >> Officer. Hi. My name is Hold. Hold on. I'm talking to Officer Hamilton right now. Officer, this my nephew's own truck. >> This is his truck. He lives in this compound. He parked his truck while he So, I guess someone saw the truck sitting there for days and figured the truck was abandoned, which is not. Okay. I saw the truck being moved. I called him. I said, "Hey, did you have someone to pick up the truck?" He said, "No." I ran over here and jumped in the truck and told him, "You can't tow a truck while somebody's sitting there. You It's against the law." I know the law when it as it pertains to that, but this is my nephew's truck and he truck. That's against the law. I'm telling you. He tells he'll tell you that's against the law. >> But you're hooked up, Brandon. >> Yes. >> That's against the law. >> So, you know, like you're obstructing if it's already towing it. You can't just hop. Can you step back so I can open the door for him? >> Cuz you obviously got to key all the window up for him. >> Oh, the brakes. >> I know. I just did it. >> All right. Come on out. >> Hold on, Anthony. This is a simple matter. It's not criminal. This is simple. You know this. >> You're obstructing him, man. >> Listen to me. Careful. This is You are recording. You got the right thing. >> Yeah. >> This is simple. This is not criminal. This is not criminal. >> Am I yelling at you, bro? >> I apologize. I apologize, Hamilton. I apologize. This is civil. This is not criminal. >> All right, Bob. Scoot over. Don't think I'm going to cheat you. >> We got the key. >> No evidence, no charges, [music] but the police took action anyway. So, who is responsible for 48 hours in jail? >> The spot that it was sitting in. >> It doesn't make a difference. When you disconnected and I got in the truck as you stayed in >> Chicago, that's how it work. But the truck was never hooked up. He should have hit. >> No, it is. Look, send your partner a truck. You've been up and down the whole time. >> Excuse me. It was before that though. He just told you it was before that. >> For your safety. >> No car. >> Weird. >> Well, no. It's already in my possession once I take it from from over there. >> Turn around and put your hands on your head and interlock your fingers. >> I got to put my phone down. Got to put my phone down. >> Just hold your thumbs, man. >> She said interlock my fingers. >> Oh, okay. >> Spread your feet. >> My feet are spreading. >> Spread them more. >> Hold on. Let's They're searching me down. Make sure you don't have any weapons. >> I'm just patting you down for weapons. >> You're not patting me down. >> Why are you touching me as a female? Why you >> Are you offended by anyone? >> Yes, I am. >> Well, I'm almost done. >> Okay. Who's the officer in charge? >> Yes, she is. >> Okay. Okay. First of all, >> can I have your badge and name? >> My name is Ple. Officer Ple. >> Badge number, please. >> 706. >> Can I have your name and badge number, please? >> I'm going to do what she says. >> I know. Can I? No. Can I have your name and badge? >> It's going to be on the report. Yes. >> Okay. Can I have your name and number? >> It's going to be on the report. >> Under Texas law, if you get there before your car is completely towed, you have the right to get it back. So, why was he arrested? >> It's a city ordinance. If you look it up city ordinance, you'll be able to find it. If you read the sticker, >> hold on. Hold on. She's explaining something. >> If you read the sticker, you get a 48 hour grace period after it was red tagged. It's now the 22nd. It was red tagged on the on the uh on the 16th. Actually, it's supposed to be moved on. >> He said what she said was red tagged on the 16th. It's an ordinance. >> I know my but my attorney going to have a field date with that. You know that. >> This is totally up to the tow truck driver. I'll ask him if he can offer a drop fee. Okay. >> Okay. The vehicle's going. Let them do what they do. No problem. >> Let me get your name for you. How about you make it much simpler and just give me your name so that I don't have to take you to jail for this. >> Can I Can I Can someone hold my phone? Can you take my phone? >> I hold your phone so they don't get >> You don't want to just give me your name. >> Your The daddy can't explain anything right now. Let them do what they do. There's a dog in the park right now that's supposed to be attended to. >> You have a dog? >> Yes. Dog is over there in the park. >> Okay. Who's working now? >> It's my nephew. >> The office. They hear you, young speaker. >> Okay. Are you going to give me your name? >> Are you going to give me your name? Okay. You're under arrest. Give me your name. Okay. All right. Let's go. >> Two officers resigned after the incident, [music] but kept their licenses. Is this the perfect escape route for offending cops? >> Which dog is it? It's the one with service dog on it. Okay. >> Where is it? >> It's the black It's the black dog XL. >> Someone else available to come get it? >> No. >> Okay. >> Do you have any other items on you at all? >> You just search me with them. >> Just search me. Come on. Let's go to jail. Let's go to jail. >> Well, no. I'm telling you if you have any drugs or anything on Listen to me. >> Please take me. Are you Are your cameras on? Please. >> It is. good ID on you at all. >> I don't know if it would be anywhere else. >> Okay. Are you gonna identify yourself? >> Well, they're going to finger you might be able to find out. >> I would just add the other ID. >> That's exactly what I'm doing. >> Well, he got me as I was backing up to hook to it. So, I I had to pull over here cuz I didn't have enough room to pull it out of there. She knows that. And I drove it out here. I parked here. I got in my truck to realign to it. And I was backing up and he was like, "This is my my nephew's truck and everything, but this is a Pisby truck." So either way, dude, there's >> So you could have even done the drop fee. >> I couldn't even done it for him. >> Well, he uh I don't know why he was able to see everything today. It's like all you have to do is move the thing. >> After his arrest, he was held for 48 hours before being released. All charges were dropped. Iman sued three police officers, [music] including the investigator, for failing to prevent false prosecution, the tow company, and the tow truck driver. The two officers involved, [music] Wesley Hamilton and Brian Lord, resigned in October 2024 and January 2025, respectively. Both remained licensed, but were no longer on the force at [music] the time of the report. Transparency and accountability are not only rights, but also moral obligations of every public authority. Hey everyone, what do you think about this situation? If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with a donation. Thank you so much. >> [music]