Hey, I was being peeped on in the in the fitting room. Hey, get your hand. Don't touch me, brother. >> What are you doing with the cops? You're >> under Hey, hey, hey. >> What? >> Why are you >> What are you doing? [ __ ] you guys, please. >> Get out of here. >> The tense moment a citizen dared to confront the police directly about press freedom and illegal arrest. >> I want you to go back in my car just right now. Okay. Please don't. No. No. When power and justice collide. When a 2015 Supreme Court decision is challenged in the middle of the street. Right in the middle of the street, an ordinary citizen dares to challenge the entire police force, asserting his civil rights. What is going to happen? >> You better back the up. >> I'm standing right here. I'm not going anywhere. Keep your hands off me, sir. >> Rodriguez versus United States, 2015. He cited a 2015 Supreme Court ruling right in front of the police. Would law enforcement be stopped on the spot? >> Cop cop car is really old. We got another cop car right there. Okay. Looks like he's got all of his stuff here. Copper's got somebody in torture cuffs. Torture cuffs here. This is what the copper car looks like here. Got a bunch of stuff in there. Looks like there right here. You all right, man? >> Sucks. >> This is what happens when um when you fight city hall. What can I say? I was being peeped on in in the fitting room and accused of stealing, but I think it was a mistake and everybody, you know, the guy was protecting us his car. Security was doing the best they could. >> Really? >> Well, I left my pants in there. >> I had to get a pair of pants. I'm not in no shape to fight three people or get or or let it get to all of that over a simple theft. >> I'm really I'm really upset about it. Disappointed, but it is what it is. There's nothing I can do. >> LAPD has nothing to do with this. >> Do the police work. >> They got other things to worry about. >> Did you steal anything? >> I was trying on something. >> And they thought you were stealing. >> No, I was in the dressing room trying on an outfit. I looked at it. I sent a picture of it to my girlfriend or to my home girl and uh you know he said he seen an alarm and uh >> yeah we got 15 gears in whatever so we got a little the guy's got upset security was doing his job and I didn't want to manager or know about the guy was peeking at not at me he's not I don't think it was a dad but he was sketching I don't blame him >> meanwhile Another man was suddenly handcuffed and locked in a car. But the truth behind it has outraged the whole community. >> I waited here. I wanted him to see a manager or officer to let them know I did not do the wrong thing. >> So you were waiting here and the cops came on. >> I was sitting on Well, how sitting on the curb? >> Yeah, it was good. >> Yeah. So, uh I just want to report that close up from them. at least verify. >> I mean, I'm going to put you in the back of the car just right now. Okay. >> No, no, no. Just Okay. But it's only three of us. >> I'll sit in style. No, >> I'll make this. I'll go. >> Okay. Come on. Come on. >> So, just cuz they put you in the cop car doesn't mean you're under arrest. It's the difference between little arrest and big arrest. >> If you see my scar, see what I'm working with. >> Oh, I I see it, man. They're putting you in the back of a tiny little claustrophobic. It's like a It's like a miniature dungeon. >> It's horrible. It's just horrible. It's horrible. I mean, like, you guys see where you're putting him, don't you? You see that little space you're putting that that human being? I mind the space, trust me. I mean, you can see it though, right? You see that horrible little space you're putting that human being into? I'm just asking if you guys see it cuz like I mean you said a second ago you have a lot of pride. Like how do you have pride doing that? That's a fair question. Oh, you rolled your eyes at me. Have you been back there? >> Have you been back there? >> Yeah. >> When the camera pans to their actions, how do officers respond to accusations of press freedom violations? >> Sleep like a baby like at night. I mean, you see where you put the man? Look where you put a human being in a tiny little crevice space right there, brother. It's a tiny little crevice space for what? He even said he wouldn't run off. I just don't understand. >> I mean, you said you had pride. How do you have pride in what you're doing right here? How's there pride in that? I'm just curious. How do you sleep at night? >> Sir, what? >> Sir, what? >> Do what you got to do, but ask me questions. I'm not going to answer your questions. >> And is that what people say to you? When you start asking where you going, where you been, how what time you coming home? Is that what you is that what you do? You go, okay, no problem. You stop asking questions or I'm a journalist. I'm supposed to ask questions. You have no feelings about what you do to another person is what I'm saying. And this guy doesn't either. And this guy doesn't either. You treat people so inhumanely every day. >> Sir, you can record. >> I can record anywhere I want. I can I don't have to back up anyway. I'm a constitutional law scholar. You're a duncap cop. I'm way more educated than you. You are literally a [ __ ] bro. I teach constitutional law. You're a dun cap. You're a giant dunce. Want to play games with me legally? Let's do it. Let's do it. See, I'll bet you within two years your badge goes. I'll bet you within two years you have no I'm not going any Hey, get your hands. Don't touch me, brother. Don't put your hands on me, mother. You better back the up. >> I'm standing right here. I'm not going anywhere. Keep your hands off me, >> sir. >> Rodriguez versus United States 2015. You're extending this, which is unconstitutional. Leave me the alone. This is a first amendment protected activity. Do what you do what you want, but I'm not moving a inch. >> I'm not moving a inch. >> Go ahead. Go ahead. This is Rodriguez versus United States 2015. You dunk. >> No, I'm standing right here. What are you going to do about it? >> Do it. Do it. Then do it. >> Go ahead. Go. Go ahead. And you'll lose your badge in two years. I sue lots of cops. Your stop is right here. Rodriguez versus United. Let me help educate. >> Back up to right there. >> I'm not moving. You don't You don't have dominion over me, pig. Get the away from me. I'm standing here filming. I'm doing my job. Rodriguez versus United States 2015. You are extending a stop to deal with someone who's doing a First Amendment protect activity. Look it up, you dumb you. You >> The moment the camera pointed straight at it, the atmosphere immediately became suffocating. Between power and justice, the fragile line gradually disappeared. >> I can film from anywhere I want. I'm 10 ft away from your car. I'm right here, Duncap. I'm right here. What have I done wrong but said stand here? You're a butt hurt pig. I've done nothing wrong but stand here. What have I done wrong? >> Nothing. I'm standing here. It's >> your what? You want me to move my feet? I'm not done. The answer is no. >> It's an unlawful order. He's already detained in the back of the car. >> Yes, but I need >> I can't work with you yelling me in my face. >> You You said you were driving away. I'm not. >> What investigation are you conducting right here with me? I'm standing here. You are Look up 2015 Rodriguez versus United States. You're about to lose your badge. >> Play games with me, bro. Look me up. D Castro versus Abrams. Look at Dcastro versus Wagner. You want to be next? You'll be in a civil rights lawsuit. You can't tell me to move cuz you don't like me filming you. I'm on a public sidewalk. You don't have that right over me. You don't have You don't have dominion over me, sir. You don't get to tell me where I can stand. >> If you listen, >> I'm not interfering with you. I'm standing here. I have every right to stand here. Hey, you guys pull your camera out in case there I'm a constitutional law scholar. I film bad pigs. He tried to tell me to move my feet. I told him I'm not moving. >> You don't have a You don't tell me. You don't tell me to move my feet. You can move your car. >> My seat belt. Okay. >> What happened? I thought I was interfering. Or is this not the exact 2015 Rodriguez versus United States? I told you I wasn't moving my [ __ ] feet and they're still right here and I'm not moving them, pig. Now drive away. >> In California, police officers who violate freedom of the press or prolong an unlawful arrest can be subject to civil action under 42 USCS1,983, facing damages, financial penalties, suppression of evidence, and internal discipline. The police withdrew in silence, unable to justify their actions. The incident raised suspicions of corruption, and lack of professional ethics. Up next, from a vague 911 call at Jiffy Mart, Claremont police suddenly appeared, turning a minor situation into an unbelievable scene of tension. Some what? >> Popcorn. >> Popcorn. >> All right. So, we're all set now. >> He He [Music] pull up to 12. >> Oh man. >> Get back in the [ __ ] car. Let's get out of here. >> Why the you talking to him like that? >> I'm letting go. In the middle of a public space, the shout, "You're under arrest," rang out. But where was the evidence of a lawful arrest? >> I'll give you a ride just so you can deescalate and kind of like >> both of you can go your separate ways and come back together later. I'll give him a ride. You know what I mean? >> What? >> You can adise when you're >> I'm trying to help you guys out just so you >> I'm not I'm not trying to interfere. He knows that. >> $200 to bring him. >> I I don't It's not It's not No, >> it's not the money. >> I just want to I want to try to deescalate this. Help them help you. >> That's all I can do. >> How many times have I offered to peacefully bring you back and you just tell everyone I do want >> to get When you actually street the cops hey >> why are you doing this? Why are you doing this to me? >> What do they do? >> The [ __ ] I'm I'm not a >> What do they do? Hey y to get you to calm down. You're in PC right now. >> PCID. Let's go over here. >> I I >> get out of here. Get out of here. >> The man kept pressing. Am I under arrest or just detained? And the officer's confusion exposed a serious contradiction. the out of here. You're the one that told him. >> Get out of here. >> You're the one that told me. >> Charge me again. >> You're the one that told me. >> We're going to I'm going to sit you up. All right, buddy. >> We need to sit. Nobody. Get out of here. >> Sit up. >> Get out of here. I'll call you when I get a punk car. Whatever. >> Get out of here. What are you watching me for? You like this? >> What? That's arrested. >> I'm arrested. Stand up. You >> ever watching no TV show? Stand up. Fix your feet underneath you. You not want to stand up. >> Get out of here. >> Can I be released? Can I be released >> right now? You're just going to be infected custody. That's it. >> So when you're sober, when you're sober, you can be released to yourself or right now. >> She can. So go ahead and stand up for me. >> He said he was under arrest. PC is not under arrest, is it? >> The detainment. So call it what it is, will you? Come on, SGE. >> Don't say he's arrested if he's not arrested. [Music] Hey, look. Dude, he said you're not under arrest. >> You're just being PC, dude. Just >> No, I can't. >> Dude, you're going to get out in the morning. You want to catch more charges? Shut up, man. Just Just cut it out, dude. >> You'll be released on on nothing, dude. Seriously, bro. >> I'm trying to help you, man. >> Just Dude, just take the ride. >> Get out of here. >> Don't catch more charges, bro. Don't get resisting, man. I'm telling you, man. It's going to make it worse for yourself, bro. >> Because one side demanded freedom and the other pressed to restrain, a citizen unexpectedly stepped in with a humane solution. In stark contrast to the actions of the police. >> Yeah, that's what that's what she wanted at first and then you didn't want to do that. And she has the right to refuse to give you a ride. [Music] >> I'm going to go back. Okay. >> Where do you live in this? with Charles Town. Uh, as far as a BC would be acceptable to do it over the phone. >> That's how that bail commissioner does it. >> I'll have you sit right here. going to go talk to her and try playing. >> Let's have a seat in there. >> It seems like I up when I say sitting there. >> No, you if she says she'll take you, I will >> at that point and I won't have a seat. I'll go talk to her and get you a plan for you. All right. >> Yeah, they have no problems. >> All right. Have a seat. Okay. You're done with secret probation. >> They're going to write me up if I get arrested. >> Well, it's not really arrested custody. >> Then what do you do with the cop? You're under arrest. Under arrest. >> It's a It's a detention of sorts. >> I understand that. But uh >> so it's not a new trial. >> I get out of your ass tomorrow. >> Are you not supposed to be out of ass? >> It's just like in in Northampton and I'm going to talk to her and try and get you out of here tonight. All right. But I need you to sit here. >> Let her know that. >> All right. Have a seat and I'll go talk to her. >> Yep. Start now. >> I always >> Yep. You're maintaining custody. >> From an everyday dispute, the entire system of power revealed its cracks. Vague arrest orders, opaque procedures, and the looming fear of abuse of authority in daily life. A small mistake on the car and a stubborn decision caused everything to spiral out of control. But no one expected the ending to be electric. [Music] >> When a 65year-old woman refused to follow a simple command, a police officer decided it was time to teach her an unforgettable lesson. >> Been hit and we're waiting to see if I can't find a bed for it. A short bed. It's drivable. >> Yeah, but it's not legal because you got to bust a tail light. You got your driver license insurance on you. live here in town? >> No, my name is Hamill. Not that I don't know 74. >> Haml Hump. >> Yeah, Haml Hunt. >> Gotcha. Related to Hank? >> I'm his mother. >> Oh, okay. Insurance. >> See, can you see if I own the vehicle? >> All right. Appreciate it. >> Yeah. Busted tail light seems to be a pattern with the Hamls. >> Well, y'all had a headlight out on one of your pop cars the other night. We did that. Mhm. Yeah. But I just don't I guess >> we should have. All right, Miss Haml, since you informed me that you've had that for 6 months. >> Oh, yeah. We're just looking for a bed because we can't find a short bed. I mean, my brother's looking for it. >> Can you at least get the light? >> Okay. Well, tape on it. That work? >> Yeah, but I don't think I don't think red tape's going to help you there. You don't have enough plastic to tape over. >> Well, you know, I kind of hate to buy one if I'm going to get the whole bed and it's going to have everything on it. A seemingly peaceful exchange between a citizen and a police officer suddenly turned into a situation requiring an ambulance. What happened on the edge of the law? >> Well, I did issue for a defective equipment. It's $80. Uh you have till September 16th to take care of this. Uh get you to sign there with the X is. >> So, you don't even give a warning for this. >> You've been driving around for 6 months like that? >> I'm truthful. >> Well, I'm not going to give you a warning for something you've been driving for 6 months. >> But you you've seen me in here. You've seen me in I haven't. >> You had to if I've been up here. >> That is fixable and I can fix it if that's all you want. >> Wait, step out of the car. >> Why? >> Cuz you're under arrest. Step out. >> Step out of the vehicle. >> No, I'm not. >> Step out. >> No. >> Step out. I'm giving you a lawful order. Step out. >> You be fair with me and I'll be fair with you. >> Step out. >> No. >> You're under arrest. >> No, I'm not. >> I'm placing you under arrest. Step out. You are full of cuz you're not under no damn arrest. >> Step out. >> No, I'm not. >> 305 303. >> Do not do not take off. >> Shut up and give me that and I'll sign it. >> Step out. We're beyond that. >> Step out. >> To sign or not to sign. The seemingly innocuous question led to an incident that sent the whole town into an uproar and a wave of civil rights debate ensued. [Music] Get out of the car. Get out of the car. >> Get out of the car. >> Don't do that to me. >> Get out of the car. Get out of the car. >> You better leave me. [Music] >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Leave me alone. >> Put your hands behind your back. Now >> leave me alone. [Music] >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> Lay down and put your hands behind your back. >> I will stand up >> now. >> I will stand up. >> No, you will not. >> You're going to get it again. [Music] What you're [Music] 305 dispatch, go ahead and start EMS. Uh, taser deployed, one female custody. >> When power is applied like a sledgehammer for a petty offense, people wonder, is this law enforcement or disguised retaliation? >> So, why don't you take off? >> Because I knew that you would arrest me. >> I wasn't going to. All you had to do was sign the ticket. >> But, can you just listen to me a minute? Do you know that nobody nobody wants to come to cash in for any reason whatsoever because they know it's going to be an $80 fine for some dumb something all the time? >> Well, when you drive around like that, where do you think you can go driving around and get away with like that? >> Catherine King Fisher cuz I'm going to a king fisher right now to go to Loyal and I bought groceries. >> You may not like to enforce them whether that be in cash in Oklahoma County or wherever. Okay, you guys are going to learn the hard way that we're not putting up with it. >> Who's you guys? >> You're just You're paying the handles. The >> citizens >> the citizens of cash. >> You break the law in cash and we're going to enforce it. >> Yeah. >> Whether you're a haml or not. Okay. >> No, you did this. You did not have to taser me. >> You wouldn't comply. You wouldn't get out. And then you tried to kick me. So, yes, I did. Yeah, I tried to kick you cuz I'm a country girl because No, I didn't. >> You got tased because of it. >> Yes. And I didn't like being thrown on the damn train. >> Well, next time listen to what I'm telling you to do. You're the one that escalated this. All you had to do was sign, you would have been on your way. >> $80 ticket that I had no business of even getting. >> You've been driving that for 6 months. That's half a year. >> That's right. >> Okay. And every time that we try to find 305, >> her arrest for refusing to sign a ticket is controversial. In many states, signing a ticket is merely an acknowledgement of receipt of an unsigned ticket, not a crime. Converting it to an arrest could be a violation of constitutional rights. And using electricity is overkill on someone whose life is not in danger. When power is not accompanied by legal knowledge and respect for human beings, justice can be distorted right before our eyes. Hey everyone, what do you think about this situation? 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