On January 4, 2024, airport police officers responded to a complaint from a Burger 21 manager who identified a passenger — "Sam" — as having taken a $3.75 water cup without paying. What began as a de-escalation attempt ended in an arrest for public disturbance and resisting without violence. And then: "Yo, I cannot breathe, bro." We break down: ✅ Was the initial stop legal? (Terry v. Ohio, Florida Statute § 812.014) ✅ Was the arrest lawful? (Atwater v. City of Lago Vista, 2001) ⚠️ The "I cannot breathe" dismissal — what the law and PERF standards require 📊 Full grades: Officer B− | Subject D+ | Department C+ DISCLAIMER: This is legal education commentary, not legal advice. All analysis is based solely on visible and audible bodycam content.

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