Man, you probably taking me to jail, man. >> I didn't do nothing, man. >> I didn't say anything. I didn't say Joe. [Music] [Music] >> Just because he was sitting on the sidewalk, he was searched like a wanted criminal. >> I know. Yeah. See, >> I did not pick nothing up, bro. >> I just was getting up. Literally. >> Nothing, man. >> One blunt fell out and his whole life changed in a matter of minutes. The man is sitting on the sidewalk and minutes later, he is surrounded like a criminal. What prompted the police to take such drastic action? >> Got cocaine on it. >> That's no cocaine. >> That's why nothing, man. Why are you taking me to jail, bro? >> When a blunt unexpectedly falls out of his pants, the story takes a more sinister turn. But is this really a reason for a full body search and handcuffs? >> Yeah. See tobacco. It's nothing but tobacco. See, >> cigar. Is that yours? >> No. That was That was That's in got no dirt on it. It's got cocaine on it. >> That stains on cocaine, bro. >> That's not mine, bro. I saw you pick up. >> I did not pick I did not pick nothing up, bro. I just was getting off. Literally, >> you're lying to me. >> I'm not lying to you. >> I'm not I'm not lying to you, bro. And I have no cocaine, bro. >> I That's not That's not I don't know what that is. I just sit here and I'm not trying to go to jail. >> I don't care how long you been here. I'm telling you, >> that's not cocaine, bro. I don't have no cocaine. I literally saw you. >> I had a blunt spot in your pants. Wow. >> That's not That's embarrassing. Well, blunt. >> Do you have a weed card? >> No. >> Okay, I'll tell you. >> I don't have nothing, bro. I was just getting up and leave. That was just we >> nothing in that cuz I got to get back. >> I'm just going to wait a little. Hang on one second. All right. I don't have nothing, bro. I don't have nothing. >> You understand? This is weed. >> I don't have no weed. >> This is weed. Is this weed? >> Yes or no? >> That's just straight weed, bro. >> Smoke weed. More weed. >> I'm going to search you right now. >> I don't got nothing. >> Just put them on the ground. Put them on the ground. Put them on the ground. >> I don't sell drugs or nothing, bro. >> I didn't say anything. I know that. >> I know that. >> Less than 5 minutes after approaching, the police handcuffed me and asked to search, even inside my pants. What were they looking for that they had to go so far? >> Still anything else in your pants? >> I don't have that. >> Well, that fly just fell out of your pants, bro. Stop saying that. What a weed. What else your pants? So I don't believe you. Keep saying you don't have anything. Drugs are falling down your pants. You got to find anything in your pants or your butt or anything. >> Here goes for a second. >> Man, you you going to take me to jail, man. You take me to jail, man. >> I didn't do nothing, man. >> Why you taking me to jail? >> Come on, man. possibly like I say everyone join you all man sitting on the sidewalk so you're striking the sidewalk until you had that motor and three I saw you move that as soon as I pulled up and you put it right there you can't say that's been here has absolutely no dirt on it >> man my my my my waist is hurting man >> okay then I'm going to put you in the car here you can sit in the car >> but you just said I've been detained so why I got to get in your car so you sit here or sit down in the car. >> I sit down, man. But what did I do, man? You You trying to take me to jail, man. You always come with me, man. I have to go back home and [ __ ] but I ain't do nothing, man. I ain't nothing but straight tobacco, man. >> Why are you tripping? >> Best ru tobacco the way I like it. And y always come off my damn blunts and [ __ ] And I ain't dead, man. Take me to jail. >> You going to jail for? >> I don't know yet, bro. Sorry, man. I'm doing multiple things right now. Chill out. I ain't going to jail yet. You just took me to jail, bro. >> Well, I don't care that that pocket. >> You didn't do nothing, bro. Why y'all keep coming and harassing me, bro? [ __ ] with me, bro. I ain't got nothing. We ain't got nothing, bro. We literally getting up ready to eat. >> Your attitude is why you're in handcuffs. If you were sitting there chilling, >> the man began to tremble and plead. I did nothing. Where did this reaction come from? Was it guilt or was it fear of being targeted again? >> I man disrespectful towards you. >> No, you just keep me on your behavior. >> So every time I see y'all and y'all come harassing me and threatening me and I'm not doing nothing makes me feel like my freedom in >> Stop doing illegal things. >> I'm not doing nothing. Do you have a medical marijuana card? >> Do you see any cocaine here? >> No, sir. I did not. >> Very good. In this bag? >> Nope. >> Look at that. >> Appreciate you. >> Thank you. And he's just keeping me safe. >> Yeah. >> You're right. You're not >> You're not in his property. You're on the sidewalk, which means you're obstructing the sidewalk. Even another cop confirmed no cocaine was found, but the arrests continued. Is there something fishy going on? [Music] I do nothing. >> I honestly respect I've done it for a couple years. I ain't ain't nothing on top of all that everybody. That's all my mind. Nobody. [Music] [Music] When you're pushed into a car and yelled, "That's not mine." You wonder, "Is this law enforcement or a blatant daylight trap?" >> I did not have no cocaine. >> I did not have no cocaine, man. >> Turn blue. >> I don't know it, man. I did not have no cocaine on me, man. I don't have no cocaine, man. Why you told me check? That's not mine, man. Why you doing this to me? Can I talk to you like a man, man, in the car, bro? I don't have the bro. You be taking me to jail and I have to walk back and forward to them. Bro, >> just got out of jail and I haven't did nothing. They fing me the same way this morning after I left the store. >> I have not had no volcano. >> That ain't even mine. >> What happened? >> Come on, man. It's not you, baby. Oh, Jamie, you straight, but I'm not trying to go to jail, please. >> You want her to take this off? >> Man, why you keep taking me to jail, man? I'm not doing nothing. >> I have no I have nobody to contact you. You're freaking out. >> Oh, man. I know about the hold on, man. I just beat I beat him twice right now. >> I'm telling you, if you hit me because you're moving around like this, you're going to hit the ground and you're going to get charged. >> I don't have nothing, man. >> And you took me to jail for nothing, man. >> Okay. So, >> I don't really have I did not have that on me, man. >> I literally saw you when you touched me, man. I ain't throw nothing, man. I ain't throw nothing. >> I didn't say you threw it. You picked it up and moved it as I was coming out the street. >> I just got up and you have anything on your pants? >> I have nothing, man. I never did have nothing when you were first all rolled up on me and you taking me to jail for nothing. Come on, man. Please don't do this. Please. I did not have nothing, man. >> Why is you taking me to jail, bro? I did not have no cocaine, bro. >> I'm going to spray you with a spray get in the car, >> man. In the car. >> I think I do not. Why did you just take me to jail, bro? That's not mine, bro. Are you going to charge me with some [ __ ] that ain't mine, bro? Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights pursuant to 42 US Code SS1983. The individual/organization may be required to pay restitution to the injured party. In severe or intentional cases, punitive damages may be ordered. Additionally, the court may order the losing party to pay the plaintiff's attorney fees and litigation cost. The entire episode shows signs of abuse of power, coercion under dubious pretext, lack of solid evidence, and disregard for legal rights. It also shows how the system can criminalize people of color for seemingly minor or innocuous acts. Here, the biggest crime is not carrying cocaine, but daring to sit in the wrong place when your skin color is not right. Hey guys, what do you think about this situation? If you like the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with donations. Thank you very much. People [Music] were illegally arrested in the middle of a crowded street just because they refused to show their ID. >> You have an ID on you. This is something else. Can you show me your ID, please? [Music] A seemingly simple question, do you have ID with you? Is the beginning of a breathtaking confrontation between power and citizenship. >> Texas Penal Code 302 says I have to be lawfully arrested to show you ID. >> Ronnie, my life. Oh, my line. >> No charges, no evidence, but the announcement. You are under arrest. Still rings out. Is this how a state of law works? [Music] [Music] >> No. You have any ID on you, sir? >> I don't answer questions. >> I'm sorry. >> I don't answer questions. >> You don't answer questions? No, sir. >> Okay. >> A consensual conversation? Is this a consensual conversation? >> Well, I'm asking you for a reason. Do you have an ID on you? You >> suspect me of committing a crime? >> No, I suspect you of something else. Can you tell me your ID, please? >> Unless you suspect me committing a crime. >> Do you have ID on you? Yes or no? Texas Penal Code 382 says I have to be lawfully arrested to show your ID unless you suspect me of a crime. >> I do suspect you something. You look very familiar. >> Okay. >> Well, the suspicion of felony or misdemeanor. >> Suspicion of being wanted. >> Okay. >> Okay. Can you step over here for me, sir? [Music] Right now. No charges, no evidence, but the announcement, you are under arrest, still rings out. Is this how a state of law works? [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] I bet I can get on the other side. [Music] [Music] Give me a good shot. [Music] [Applause] Just wanting to know the name and police number. The group was surrounded by patrol cars and cold refusals. How can I help you? Like a repeated farce. [Music] Ladies and be careful. >> You scared? >> I know. >> I like your ass. >> Don't ask me [ __ ] Pop sucker. Go go go go. [Music] You see top break glasses are running now. [Music] I like when I do this right now. I just get over it. What do you mean [Music] like 3 hours later? Oh, maybe. But I mean, this is fun. Here comes another jackass. A put on your little lights. Little Christmas lights. [Music] This is no longer about ID. Here's a warning. If you dare to film and demand justice, you could be handcuffed for knowing too much. >> Where did you point to when the cop came? When the cop came? >> Yeah, I pointed at something. >> Yeah. Where? Wait, the cop came over here. >> I pulled out my camera. >> Oh, but you look like some paper. >> Oh, I was going to put the paper on the window, but I but I couldn't find it. [Music] Bye. Oh, my baby's moving out. No way. Bonnie, I cried. Oh, my cry. Oh, dang. Look at his hand. See how that that back marker? He'll be all right. This is on Greg's. All right. This is what they'll do. Lers later. >> Yeah, those one where that actually happened and then the guy ran over the train tracks and then the train came. So then all the cop cars have to wait and they couldn't find. [Music] Show you my hand. injuries I got. [Music] Everyone, he turned off my camera. [Music] The group of citizens cited Texas state law and asserted that they only had to show ID when they were lawfully arrested. After being detained for a while and confronted, they were released without charge, confirming that the arrest was unlawful. The police quietly withdrew after being unable to justify their actions. Next, a cop confidently asks for ID without any legitimate reason. And what happens next leaves him completely speechless. >> What am I being detained for? >> I just told you they want you trespass from there cuz you were over there. >> Why am I not done? >> Why am I not done? What you will get is a lawsuit. Not mine. >> You can't leave yet. The officer announced the detention, but couldn't say what the charges were. >> Well, the people said Perry want trespass and he's out here reporting me and you know >> 41. >> Sovereign citizen. >> Oh, I'm so citizen. Huh? Because I refuse to uh give you ID because you won't tell me under what? Under title 34. What? What condition? Under title 34. You're busy with me, yet you're not going to go chase him down for for uh >> You know what? You don't have to deal with me. >> So, am I being detained? Am I being detained? >> Am I being detained? >> What's your name and badge number? >> Under what? Under what am I being detained for? >> I just told you the trespass over there. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. So, if we don't need anything else, then I'll be on my way. >> No, you're not done. We're not done here. >> Why? Why am I not done? Why am I not going? >> You're not getting it. Unless you give me a reason my ID. >> You're not getting my ID. I guarantee it. What you will get is a lawsuit, not my ID. That's exactly what you'll get. >> I'm recording you as well. >> I know you are. >> That's fine. >> I'm going to go sit in my car and tell my supervisor. >> Okay. So, am I still being detained even though you're in your car? >> So, am I being detained though? Is that official or detainment? >> You're not free. >> I'm just asking you. That's I if I'm not free to leave, I'll stay here. I don't care. You can go sit in your car and I'll stay right here. I just wanted to notice that you're going back to your car. That is weird that you're going to go back to your car. You know, >> were you bored? You got to like rap EMS and someone that just lost their family member, right? Over there harassing somebody that just lost. >> I was trespassing. >> Okay. So, let's walk down here to there. Let me show you this. Let me Let's go to the edge of the building and I'm going to show you this. I didn't even walk past the alleyway. I have it on video. If you if you if you search me to give my identification, you're gonna have a lawsuit. I will not give you an ID unless you give me a reason to be title 34 to have it. That's that's the only way you're >> citizens fight back. If you touch me, you will have a lawsuit. Who knows the law better? >> You cannot trespect me for a public sidewalk. >> You can trespass me for a public sidewalk. Don't you know what yourself, dude? You cannot do that. >> And the person lost it. They were saying you were on the property. A lot of people think if I show you the video, then will you arrest them for false informing? If I show you the video, will you arrest me them for false informing? >> I like to see the video. >> You're not going to arrest them for false informing if I show you the video. >> It is because they lied to >> You know what? You better find out. >> Then when we're done here, I'm going to go back over there if they're outside and I'm going to get find out. I'm going to take pictures of every single one of them out there. And then I'm going to make sure they're prosecuted for false informing >> since you're not going to do that. >> I'm not harassing nobody. They're harassing me because I did nothing to them. False me to harass me. >> She just lost your father and you're over there harassing. >> I did nothing. I simply walked up there to the edge of the alleyway. Over there, show you right where I was. I walked. You don't give. That's the problem. You really don't care. So I walked up to the edge of the alleyway and I stood there. And they said, "Well, what are you doing?" And I said, "Filming anything I can see from public view." >> A curse, a camera, an unseen video. What really happened in the alley behind the old hospital? >> So I walked up to the edge of the alleyway. That's exactly what was said. And then I said, and then they she told me you that was all that was said. End of story. Literally less than 60 seconds later, I walked away and came this way. That's exactly how it happened. I have video proof of it. There was no harassment whatsoever. You need to learn the IC code for harassment, too. By the way, >> okay, that's what I'm telling you, man. I'm not trying to give you a hard time. I'm just explaining to you that all I'm out here doing is a constitutionally protected activity. I did not harass her. >> Real nice asking who you are, what you're doing, what's up. >> Okay? And I was on the phone with my wife and I was nice enough to get off the phone with her so I can have a conversation with you. >> Okay? But I didn't go on anybody's property. I was on the sidewalk. >> This is public to me. Like if you come on my property, I have the right to trespass. >> Correct. >> I didn't even go past the alleyway. >> It's on video. It's on video. Video video weighs up more than anything. >> You never show me the video. You can >> No, cuz you told me that you >> It is for them to lie. For them to lie and say that that uh say that then it's most important. >> Uh what's your name? Batch number. >> Okay. He's sergeant shift shift uh special. >> Oh, okay. So, check this out. I saw went in front of the uh the old hospital building there and I turned around the corner seen there was an ambulance there with this lights on and I couldn't see anything else past what was going on with that. Wasn't sure if there was like a >> The truth only comes out when the camera is turned on. And when the superiors appear, the whole police team has to keep quiet. >> You a sergeant or I'm explaining that right now. I just I Okay. Okay, cool. So, I go I'm walking this way where the hospital go and there was a crash or something. Went walk went to walk down. I didn't even get past the alleyway. I noticed that there wasn't any crash or anything. So, I just about to turn around and come back this way and uh this is ridiculous. Um now, now you're now you're triggering my PTSD and we're going to have problems. Okay. So, Okay. So, yes, please. Okay. Because I don't want I don't want that to happen. >> All right. So sir, do you want me to explain this to you or >> Okay. So when I get down there and noticed that there was a crash, then I went ahead and was about to come to the phone. I said filming anything I didn't see from public view >> and then then she told and then the uh a girl that was sitting over there. >> No, she just a girl that was sitting there. I didn't even walk past the alley. public. And then she tells me that um uh uh the next thing she tells me, "Well, you you uh you can uh participate in constitutional protected activity, too. Thank you. Y'all have a great day. Thank you for harassing me. Thank you for allowing them to harass me." >> Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights. Pursuant to 42 US Code SS1983, the individual/organization may be required to pay restitution to the injured party. In severe or intentional cases, punitive damages may be ordered. Additionally, the court may order the losing party to pay the plaintiff's attorney fees and litigation costs. >> I'm not even doing nothing behind your back. Get on your belly. You are under arrest and I don't want to use force. Please [Music] >> arrested just for not keeping his mouth shut. The incident caused a storm on social networks. >> Look, I don't I was just grabbing. >> I didn't do nothing wrong. You can't just makeup. >> There's a little bit of alcohol, but I'm not drunk. >> Second, you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do against you next. >> How did police react when the arrest video caused national outrage? You won't believe the real reason this man was arrested. A seemingly harmless statement turned out to be a ticket straight to jail. >> Hands behind your back. Put your hands behind your back. [Music] >> Deep breath. Say stop. bar blah blah blah blah bl requesting that you submit to a test. >> When the police ask you to roll down your rear window without giving a clear reason, is that the beginning of an illegal bug hunt? And what happens when people start to argue? >> Boss, bub, >> seem like you you're pretty lost. >> Yeah, I was looking for somebody was selling something on Facebook. >> Where were you trying to get to like Mro? >> It was It was supposed to be Madra, I think. Oh, you're going the wrong way then, bro. >> Oh, okay. Yeah. >> You care to put the cigarette out while I talk cuz it gets sucked out the window at me and I don't want to sit here. No problem. >> You get your driver's license card on? >> Um, I don't have insurance at the time. I just got my taxes and I'm looking for car insurance. I'm serious. I really >> No, I'm not. >> And I really just need a break this time, man. I'm serious. Like, I know that I'm doing give you a break. >> I'm doing everything wrong. I don't have tags. I don't have any insurance. >> I couldn't care less about that. Fair enough. You see what I'm saying? Like >> Yeah. >> Uh nothing illegal inside the vehicle. >> No. >> So, where are you trying to get to? >> Okay. You don't care. Turn the car off real quick. Okay. All right. Here. Sit down. Talk to me real quick. Okay. No guns weapons on your person. >> No. >> Don't reach for anything. You understand me? >> Hey, you reach for anything and then you just get down. >> Look, I was just grabbing my wife. Not the first time this man was arrested by this same officer for a legal error. So what makes the police keep targeting him? >> I didn't do nothing wrong. You can't just put your handcuffs. >> I want to call a lawyer. >> You're drunk is what you are. >> I want to call a lawyer. I'm not drunk. >> Don't you dare get out. >> I want to call a lawyer. You just broke my shoulder. >> You're not Your shoulder's not broken. You're sitting there trying to get up on me. >> Get this thing off of me. >> Stand up. He's stabbing me in my [ __ ] chest. >> Law of pro is what it's called. >> Stabbing me, dude. >> Around here. >> I'm allowed. I have rights. I have rights. He was beating me. >> Shut up. >> I have rights. This is wrong. You're going to get fired. >> No, you're drunk. I can leave. And I'm about to search that car, so you better tell me what's in right now. >> Ain't nothing in this car. Sit down. Sit down. Why' you put me up there? >> I'm trying to drag you. Sit down. I'm going to kick you back down. Sit down. Sit down. >> Can I please sit down? >> If you call my wife, >> you ain't got no right hitting me like this. >> I'm not drunk. [Music] >> Man, I swear to God, I cannot wait till they come. And I can't wait until they go to the >> police. [Music] Oh, I'm hurry. >> I wasn't resisting. >> You're absolutely right. I did because I >> I wasn't resisting. I was not resisting. >> Yeah. You wouldn't let me get my phone so [ __ ] record you. >> Is this a good example of a free country when your words can get you handcuffed and your liberties can be trampled just because you upset the police? >> Let me get these out. >> What was I supposed to do? I was trying to put you to the side. >> I think there's something in the car that you don't want me to find. >> There's a little bit of alcohol, but I'm not drunk. >> Exactly. >> That's fine. I'll tell you right where it is. >> Hold on one second. You have the right to remain silent. You have the right to an attorney to have an attorney present during questioning. If you cannot afford an attorney, want to be appoint this time. Do you understand your rights? >> You didn't bring me my rights before you put it. I'm doing it now. >> No. >> Do you understand your rights? Do you understand your rights? >> If I call my wife, >> we can maybe arrange that. Do you understand your rights? >> Can I call her, please? >> Do you understand your rights? >> Can I let her know I'm not coming home? >> Okay. Do you understand your rights? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Is he going to run me over? No, that's my lieutenant. >> My life was just starting to turn around. Please stop me. >> He He said I broke his shoulder, but I don't. >> He's playing me on the [ __ ] >> He's been for the >> Yeah, he uh just sir. Hold on a second. >> Try to dip it out on me back here. This is dead road. You been grinding? >> I did this morning. Yeah. But I haven't in a few hours. >> And I told him to get out and then as soon as I got him out, I kind of bear hugged him through to the ground. >> No, I didn't. >> He would roll over. >> I He told me to get out and not to grab another. >> Don't worry about that. I'm going to look in the car real quick. I have not got a chance to search him other than just like pass him down. >> This case could become a national precedent. Abuse of power will be exposed and this time the people will not fight alone. here to give me a breath sample and then I'll uh >> okay big deep breath blow until I say stop glove blow blow blah blah blah blah blah blah >> bhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh >> yeah yeah >> you just have go there camera >> yeah that's fine to I can transport uh he's 092 >> well I it's dark and it's it's darker looking 092 is over the plate cover and that's the only reason I pulled out on the window just follow him as soon as I get behind him. >> He's like perform an evasive maneuver on me. >> You pulled against me and started going towards your driver door. That's why I bear hugged you and took you to the ground. >> And then when I told you go, I'm going to get on the ground. You >> had the EMS. >> It's fine. He was just he was just screaming for it whenever I But he's calmed down quite a bit. >> I'm read I got to read you something real quick. Okay, John. >> I got about 100 stickers on you, but I got to put more on there. I'm sorry. >> I got to You okay? It's kind of lengthy, but just hang out with me and just let me read it. Okay. >> Any allergies, medications, >> refuse to submit to any test, which I request. Your refusal may result in the suspension of your driver's license by the court of your time of arraignment. And if you're convicted of violating KRS898010, do you result in your license being suspended by >> Can you just just hear this? If you refuse to submit to the breath or urine test, this refusal may be used against you in court as evidence of your violation of KRS898010. >> Police Chief Brian Meyers confirmed that an internal investigation is underway and pledged to address the issue, but did not specify any specific violations. He still avoided mentioning civil rights violations or abuse of power. Civil rights lawyers have said the case has high potential for litigation. Next, just because of a small piece of cloth, a woman was arrested in the middle of the courtroom. But what shocked everyone was the reason behind that action. [Music] >> Say he can say whether or not you cannot. He's being held by the Supreme Court. The difference here, if you walked into the sheriff's office and they said, "Oh, you need to put a mask on." And you didn't. >> When the police say, "I don't want to do this, but do it anyway." Is justice being controlled by another hand? You are under arrest and I don't want to use force. [Music] >> You don't mind. I guess >> you arrest us all. >> It just is not allowed. It's we part of power. There's nobody here. [Music] [Music] Sorry. >> I know. I understand what you're doing. I'm asking you to please not put us in this position. >> We're not happy about it either. I >> It's He's the judge. He didn't say whether >> he cannot. He's being held by the Supreme Court. If they charge you with contempt, I have no choice. I I do not want to do this. You've made your point. I understand. Do not make me do something that I don't want to do. >> It's a This is a public building. However, the courtroom belongs to the judges. Yes, >> they can hold you in content. >> Yes, I understand that. He was waiting for him to say hold you in. Yes, I did. He did not say that. >> I don't want to play. >> And I get your point. I I'm not going to get anyone out of having >> The sheriff says he isn't going to enforce the mass. >> The sheriff The sheriff The sheriff has no authority over. I'm I understand you don't. Okay. You're not proving anything to me. I get it. I'm I'm not here to try to intimidate you. I can get clarification. If what he's saying is trespassing, I I think what he means is he can ask you to leave and if you don't leave, I believe the remedy is contempt. I don't think it's necessarily trespassing. Are you here for a case? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> What are you a witness? >> Yes. >> I ain't going to put a mask on. So >> then what I'll do is I'll get clarification from him. >> I would like to see where it's written that we have to have a mask on. Where he says Supreme Court is [ __ ] >> No law was laid down. No specific charges were laid, but the handcuffs were still fastened. Is this a modern-day version of the court interpreting the law? >> They didn't tell you to leave. It's a private business. >> I get that. >> The difference here, if you walked into the sheriff's office and they said, "Well, you need to put a mask on." And you didn't. The difference here is a judge has the ability to hold you in contempt. >> You better have three elections. >> Okay. Well, that that's we all have that. >> Says masks are required in courtroom. He does not say it needs to be on public face. >> Okay. Well, I think I think we understand that I did. >> No, not right. >> Does it say Does it say it has to be on your face? >> I know how intelligent you are, ma'am. I know how intelligent you are. >> I had a mask in my head. >> Okay. Well, and and and what they said was that that's not acceptable. I think everybody else that goes in there understands that that's not the spirit of that room. I'm just saying you're not going to find a loophole on it with that. The courtroom is the courtroom. So, I appreciate where you're coming from. You're not going to get any argument from me, but there are rules. Like, we have to get through this proceeding. So, if you'll give me a moment, we'll figure it out. She's willing to vi I think this is a resolution. Can you do me a favor? Can you have Maggie come out so I can just clarify with her if you don't mind me asking which case are you here? >> For Michael Wolf. >> Okay, I understand. But that's not that's not the rule, Mr. Strata. You know that [Music] I think I think the judge is incorrect on the trespass thing. He can hold her in contempt. If he wants to hold her in contempt and he wants us to take her into custody, I will. But it it can't be trespassed. >> Is the Supreme Court ruling printed anywhere? Can we print it? >> If we can print it, I will hand it to her. >> We're under a Supreme Court order. It's a rule. I >> agree. Trespass is different. >> I don't think that that's correct. >> She didn't scream. She didn't fight back. She just stood her ground. But what made the judge decide to punish on the spot? >> Will fill out whether there's a bond, whether it's a thing or what filled out. So he knows if there's a bond, he can start working on that. If there's not, then we're going to take you down to the facility and you'll have to stay there until they they see you on. So typically today is >> he said Friday, but I'm just like I wanted actually wanted a video because I >> whether we see eye to eye on everything. I I that's irrelevant. I I think the fact that you are standing up for what you believe is important. to just say, "Let's just go on with this. It's my court." Yeah. But >> and then two Republicans sound like a Democrat and the Democrat sounded like a Republican >> as far as just >> agreed. >> Awesome. And I was going to ask you, >> do you um have you ever done a geoence warrant where like for legal records? >> No. >> If you'd like, we can knock one out for you. >> You know, I don't I don't think there's any reason why. We're kind of at a dead end. >> So, you don't have a problem with the send it out to the department. Maybe recognize these guys. >> A small incident, but exposed a big loophole. Who do the police work for? The law, the people, or a powerful seat in the courtroom? >> The issue of no bond ending I don't know how long they have. This is a very This is what we waited on. They're going to set a hearing. Um, he's not speaking. Uh, I I can't get any more information. It's not a criminal complaint that we are filing. They're filing whatever paperwork they have. >> Yeah, I'm not doing it. >> Okay. Just did you let them know that? >> He didn't stay. You have a number outside. >> Oh, well, if they're out there, then I can go let >> Yeah, let go. >> I'll go talk to him. Um, and we'll figure out what we need to do with that. >> Does that say CCA or >> No, it's fine. It It's not him. It's me. I I wanted to see what he was going to do. It's his fault. >> Just do a quick report. >> I was waiting for him to tell me you are in he said you are here for trespassing and then these and so they're like no you can't call me and testify and but no I'm fine with I just feel bad that I'm wasting y'all's time and do other stuff that's more important. >> You've been decent with us. We appreciate it. I don't take it personally. I'm not happy that we're in this position. Um but this is where we're at. Yes, he can do anything you want. He just remembers we elected him in there and he's got a list to be elected. >> Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights pursuant to 42 US code SS1983. The individual/organization may be required to pay restitution to the injured party. In severe or intentional cases, punitive damages may be ordered. Additionally, the court may order the losing party to pay the plaintiff's attorney fees and litigation costs. The woman was held for 24 hours without the possibility of bail, causing outrage in the community. The case raises major questions about the power of local courts and the role of police in preventing violations of the law in the justice system they serve. Next, do you believe that simply holding up your phone to film a police car can get you pulled over? are civil rights at stake in the middle of New York. >> Turn into a crime. Just like somebody playing on the sidewalk can be turned into a crime. You can't say you're loitering and you can't say that you're being disorderly. You know what I mean? So, just some advice to you is just be careful. Be careful with telling. I'm just letting you know. I mean, if you want to open yourself up to a lawsuit, that's fine because I already got you on camera. What happens when an ordinary citizen knows the law and dares to resist vague instructions from the police? This confrontation will make you rethink your freedom. They stuck on that on their phones. [Music] There must be a fire somewhere. [Music] >> Hi. >> You know what that white box is? You know what that white box is? No, I'm okay. Thank you. >> You just told me to stop recording in public. >> What's your name and bad number? Can I have your card? >> Can I have your card, please? >> Nice to meet you. I'm guy. What's your name? The head on. All that art is mad Spanish. Put that card. >> Yes, please. Yeah. Why would you tell me to stop recording? inside of a vehicle. >> What's the problem? Me recording or me being close to the vehicle? >> The city cities, right? >> That means it's city property, right? I answered that question already. Can I have you a car, please? And then you you asked me if I needed help and I asked you a question about the car. You didn't want to answer my question about the car. So, obviously, you don't want to help me. Do you want to help me or [Music] >> I'm just investigating the city property. That's it. It's not strange. >> No. Yeah, I was asking I was asking you a question about the car. You didn't want to answer it. >> A crime, no violence, but the atmosphere was tense. One wrong word from the police and it could be a lawsuit worth tens of thousands of dollars. >> All police cars have something different. I find them interesting. So, I investigate them cuz it's city property and the people pay taxes to fund these vehicles. They're public property. >> I mean, you pay taxes. you pay taxes on tax money, >> so it's a little bit different. But um you told me so I can't record in public. Yeah. >> Yeah. All is well. Just >> Yeah, you're safe. I'm not a a threat to you. Oh, yeah. I'm just recording inside the vehicle. There's no problem, right? But the problem became when she told me to stop recording. That right there, you can you just open yourself up to a loss. You can you not even supposed to tell me to stop recording. Me recording is not supposed to be a problem at all. Do you know why? Do you know why me recording is shouldn't be a problem. You can't tell me to stop praying. You can't tell me to stop talking. You can't tell me that. Most officers or most tyrants that I run into, and I don't think you're tyrant. Most tyrants that I run into, they always say, "No, you record. You can record all you want, but don't do this and this and this." So they try to make it to where like recording is the problem for them, but they know they can't say recording is the problem. You understand? So they make it into something else or you're being disorderly or this and that. So always try to be something else. So they try to turn photography into a crime, which just like somebody playing on the sidewalk can't be turned into a crime. You can't say you're loitering. You can't say that you're being disorderly. You know what I mean? So just some advice to you is just be careful. Be careful. Tell them >> the cameras go up. The police step in and a seemingly innocuous statement could end up being used as evidence in a federal court. >> Not to not to exercise my rights in public. >> Told you to stop recording inside. No one told you to stop recording. >> I'm still exercising my rights. I'm still exercising my rights in public and you're telling me not to. >> Do you understand what she told me? >> I can record whatever I want. >> You're telling me I'm not going to? So, what happens if I record this up here? >> You don't see how she's talking to me? I'm trying to be polite and cordial this whole time. >> So, why she's telling me what she trying to give you? >> Why you trying to give me directives? >> I can record the car when I want to guy. >> So, you're saying I can't record the car? >> I told you not record anywhere. I'm in public. >> Yeah. If there's no crimes being committed, that means I'm free. >> So, she's telling me she's >> No one stopped. Nobody's in your way. You said I'm not going to You're not going to record the car. So, I'm asking what happens if I do record. Photography is not a crime, no matter how you feel. So, you should get like your ego out the way. As long as I'm not damaging the vehicle, I'm not breaking into the vehicle. >> A seemingly ordinary street filming moment has opened up a debate about constitutional rights, freedom, and abuse of power. So, where's the line between protection and control? You don't have to you don't have to raise your voice at me. >> No, I understand. Let me just take pictures, you know. I didn't want to do >> That's fine. That's fine. Yeah. I just don't like the unlawful directives. If I'm not being detained or I'm not arrested, this this activity is constitutionally protected. Supposed to be protected by you. You're supposed to protect my rights, sir. I see you exercising your rights. Just don't damage the vehicle cuz then I'd have to arrest you. Don't commit any crimes. You didn't even have to tell me what to do. I know what I'm doing. I needed your car, but you never gave it. You did give me your car. Thank you. I apologize. No problem. You stay safe out here, right? Just advis her not to say it on camera again cuz somebody else will sue her. You know what I mean? >> You keep the car clean. That's good. That's one of the things I'm investigating. Citizens recorded the entire incident, providing clear evidence of the police's illegal request. If the incident were brought to legal attention, the police could face civil charges for violating constitutional rights. It's reassuring to know that in the city that never sleeps, if you have your camera in the right place, the police will remind you that freedom of speech is only as good as they allow it to be. She was held for 24 hours, but the question will resonate for much longer. Hey guys, what do you think about this situation? If you like the video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and support us with a donation. Thank you so much. >> You put your hands behind your back. >> Put your hands behind your back. >> You have to have a reason to ask him for a night. You saw the lights and instead of asking >> autistic boy handcuffed amid panic, police say help, but actions anger the whole community. Please. >> I'm not hurting no one. I'm distracting myself. >> Cameras reveal what they don't want you to see. Are police actions really for safety? A boy could only say, "I don't want to hurt anyone." But seconds later, the police took action that left everyone holding their breath. Stop. [Music] >> You won't get caught. A repeated line, but something completely opposite is happening right in the frame. [Music] Okay. >> And you s >> I know, but I don't want him to hurt anybody. Okay. >> He's not killing anybody. You have to be careful. >> He has behind your back. >> Hands behind your back. I'm not hurting so much. Hands behind your back. >> Okay, hold on. >> You're not helping. Okay. [Music] [Music] >> We have to get a Just wait. >> We're going to help you. >> Okay. It's okay. >> I know. >> Yes. >> Let's get him outside. >> Back up. Back up. Back up. >> Back up. >> The boy panicked and begged for help. But instead of a doctor, the first thing that approached him was handcuffs. >> Touching your hands. Okay. No one take them all. [Music] Just get on my head. I'm not going to hurt no one. >> Just don't leave. Take off my head, bro. >> Look, you're fine. Look. Okay, come on. You need to calm down cuz if you >> We have an ambulance on the way for him. Okay. >> We have an ambulance on the way. >> Let me up. Go. Get me out. >> Why am I going to jail? I didn't do nothing. >> I'm not going to jail. You will not go to jail. >> Well, take them off, man. Why? Why? I'm not hurting no one. I'm disturbing myself. Okay. I don't know how to control it. >> I know. And we're going to we're going to get you. >> Why you have to put me coming on the way? Cuz I can't let you hurt yourself or anyone else. >> Well, you could grab me, though. >> There's no reason for you to put this, >> bro. Let me just You're not >> I'm in my throat. I'm standing there in my throat. Let me >> You're not in your vomit. >> Yes, I am. Let me back up. >> Let me get up. >> Hey, watch out. You're stepping on me. >> We don't want you to kick us. Okay. >> I'm not going to kick you. I'm not that stupid. >> I'm not that stupid. >> Okay, >> no. Hey, take this. >> Sit down. Sit down. There we go. >> Don't get up. >> What the [Music] heck? >> Relatives screamed, "You hit him in the head." While the police quickly denied it, but the camera did not lie. I don't know why you harassing your guys are harassing >> Ronnie. I got him if you want to step out. You want to talk to her? I don't >> Well, they don't they don't want to talk to you now. They're not going to talk to you. >> Is that EMS for you? >> No, I'm okay. >> I uh need a supervisor out here to deal with. [Music] >> I'm not going to hit you. >> I don't spitting on me. Just spit right now. >> I'm spinning that way, but I can't turn. You turn around. >> We We know. We know. We're going to get him help. We have an ambulance on the way. Okay, >> bro. Just take >> We're going to pop for you. No, no, no. >> We're going to pop. >> Uh, no. >> Are you with popper? >> We're We're code for Thank you. >> How many are there? There's a lot of [Music] time. >> Figured it was best to clear him. >> Yeah. Just in case. [Music] >> I'm not sure. I think it might be mom or the restaurant. He was actively fighting with them and >> the family. They were in the bathroom. >> A case that was supposed to be medical assistance opened up a series of big questions about civil rights, wrong handling of procedures, and even abuse of power. ma'am. >> Okay. So, tell me what's going on with him. >> Well, he has a plet. He has something that like that he won't want to hit you and you came and you hit in the head. >> I did not hit camera. You need to take it to the hospital so that way they can control it. >> He's going to the hospital. >> You have to be very careful. >> He wasn't fighting with you. >> No, he was not fighting with her. >> No, it not was not. >> Listen, listen, listen, listen. >> He was not fighting with me. You know what happened today? Go ahead. >> Okay. He went to the restaurant and he don't responded. So I tried to open the door and he's not going to hit you and you came here and you put in the >> He's not in trouble. He's not in trouble. Okay. >> Yeah, but you know you don't supposed to get >> No, I never hit him. >> And you push it. You don't You push it. If you came and talk to me like that, he's going to come down. >> Yes. >> Doug, she's she's not going to talk to me. You must give him his shoulder. That's why I release him. His RP start talking to >> what's going to happen. We're going to help you. >> Yeah. >> You talk to >> Yeah. >> The incident could potentially be seen as a civil rights violation, especially for people with disabilities. Families could file lawsuits for abuse of power or improper handling of a mental health situation. Fresno police could face an internal investigation or pressure from the community and media. Next, a man was handcuffed in the middle of the night, but the police didn't know what crime he had committed. So why was he arrested anyway? >> You think he's committed? What crime has he committed? >> And he's in handcuffs. >> She's doing this illegally. What crime did? What crime did he >> An old blanket and an innocent act became the reason for the police to drag a young man into legal trouble. Can you guess what they used? >> What do you think he's committed? What crime has he committed? Checking a look. No, you have to have a reason to ask him for an ID. >> Yes, you do. >> I have not. >> He has the keys to everything. He has the keys. He was in there with the car running. >> I don't know that. You saw the lights and instead of asking him and then he told he told you, didn't he? >> He told you. >> So you think >> I'm right now >> and he's in handcuffs. >> She's doing this illegal. It's an illegal detention. >> He told her we're checking in. It's my car. >> Hold on a second. We'll get it figured out. Just Right. Roll out. >> He was in there. The car was running. It's my car. He was rolling up the windows, >> securing it. You know, what's going on? >> So, this guy's sitting in the passenger seat. That guy's in the back of the semi. I pull up here. >> He may be an accomplice to the theft. The vague phrase was repeated over and over again, but there was no specific charge. Was this a security check or a disguised interrogation? >> The guy in the back of the semi starts mouthing off to me cuz I asked him for ID, >> which he doesn't have to show. >> He does. >> No, he doesn't. He wasn't driving. >> What crime did you think? >> She's got she has a lawful presence. >> If she thinks and believes there's something going on, yes, she can request. >> She says she doesn't she needs to have a crime that she thinks was committed. I gave her my license. >> These are all >> Where's your body? >> So, what's what's the issue? >> Not this this lady putting my son in handcuffs. >> Okay. Why? >> You know, I don't know. >> Power trip. >> Is that what it is? Yeah, obviously >> it's a power trip. >> She asked for his ID. Yeah, >> she saw the car gone. >> He's coming out with Lincoln. Now, you know, I don't know where it went, but uh I'm going to go sleep in my other, you know, my truck. This is my twin brother's truck right here. So, >> they asked for ID. >> I gave it to your pockets. >> Did he give his >> He doesn't She asked for his ID. I would say it's >> did he give it >> my responsibility? They're all my vehicles. >> Doesn't matter. >> So >> he was here. He was involved. She wanted to know what was she had reasonable suspicion about something going on and simply asked for his ID. If he refused state of Wyoming, he's required to produce it. >> So I don't I don't know if that's true. Do you guys can you please show me the welcome? >> We do this all the time. somebody checking a load of a trailer >> in the middle of the night >> that just and it is >> and if he'd have produced a license it would have been as simple as that, right? >> Uh no, I think all he has to do is identify himself >> because he's not driving. >> That's his ID card. >> He just has to say his name. >> You're required to provide >> Yep. And she didn't ask for that. >> She didn't ask for that. She asked for his driver's license >> right there. Right. Oh, it's it's a way of doing it, but you don't need to do it. >> When the father tried to turn off his truck, the police immediately threatened to handcuff him. All because he had the keys. >> If you start heading over there, you're going in handcuffs. >> So, >> do you understand me? >> The truck is needs to be attended to. Would you mind please following me over there? >> Started 5 minutes ago. >> I was proving a point that I have the key. >> So, go ahead and place the phone on the car. Turn around face the car for me. Hands on the car. >> Can I put my hands in my pocket? >> Yeah, go ahead. >> The only thing these officers truly desire may not be justice, but an ID. And they will do anything to get it. >> They're [ __ ] They know what's up. They're just being [ __ ] dude. All the vehicles are running. Keys for everything. Two vehicles registered to me legally. >> Yeah. >> What's not what's hard? >> Are you allowed to park semis on City Street in the city of >> Evston? Right here. Yeah. >> You are not. >> Yeah. >> No. >> Okay. Well, I'll move it. >> Not right now. I mean, I don't see anybody else getting harassed >> that parts out here. >> You know, generally people would be appreciative like, "Hey, cops are making sure our shit's not getting stolen." But instead, you guys are like, >> the dude came out with the old blanket >> she rolled up >> running in there so he could roll the windows >> and I gave it to I gave it to him. >> That was it. >> Yeah. He's not driving. >> It was that simple. >> I gave it to him. >> She's just making sure you guys [ __ ] isn't getting stolen. it. Well, it's here we are because of this. >> It's not getting stolen. We're going to bed and the dude got my blanket out of my car. You know, >> I don't know. >> So, well, he that's what he told her. He came out with blanket. >> Citizens may sue public officials for violating their constitutional rights. Pursuant to 42 US code SS1983, the individual/organization may be required to pay restitution to the injured party. In severe or intentional cases, punitive damages may be ordered. Additionally, the court may order the losing party to pay the plaintiff's attorney fees and litigation costs. In the end, no one was formally arrested, but the incident lasted nearly 40 minutes, causing frustration and wasting time and resources. The video leaves the impression that a harmless act can become a serious incident simply because the police do not control their power. >> Is that a misdemeanor or a felony? >> Is it a misdemeanor or a felony? >> Blow blow blow blow blow blow blow blow blow blow. >> It's your right. You don't have to answer me 100%. And I get that. A peaceful morning in the park suddenly turned into a nightmare in just 90 seconds. All because of lying, looking at the sky. >> Okay. You got your ID with you? Okay. What's your name? >> When the right to remain silent becomes an excuse for being handcuffed, the question arises, who is really breaking the law in this story? >> Hey, you took a car saying that you might be sleeping out here. Okay. You got your ID with you? >> What's your name, ma'am? >> Well, we got called here for suspicious activity, so I got ID. Okay. So, you're choosing to get arrested instead of just giving me your name. >> I'm choosing to not break the law, which I'm not doing. Am I breaking the law? >> By not giving me your identification yet? >> Detaining me or am I free to go? >> No, you're being detained >> for what? >> Because we're investigating suspicions. any reasonable articulate suspicion. >> We got called here by a third party. You're >> the only person here by the flag pole. >> Did you see me sleeping? >> No, you just admitted to me that you were. >> I never said anything about sleeping. I said I was laying on my back and I was looking at the sky. Is that illegal? >> No, but I we still got called here, so we got to investigate it. >> Well, you called back. >> Okay. So, are you going to give me your name or not? Okay. Stand up. Turn around. You're under arrest. >> Yes, that is how it works, man. supervisor. >> Okay. Hey, release your hands while I do. I'm going to double lock you so they don't tighten up. >> We're here to invest. This isn't a stop. I'm not breaking the law. >> All right. >> Okay. Go ahead. >> Give me your name or be arrested immediately. Threat in the middle of a public park has outraged residents and left police confused by the very laws they enforce. No, I don't. >> We say, "Hey, all right. You know, everything checks out good. You're good to go." >> That makes you my [ __ ] name. >> Oh [ __ ] >> We asked for your name to identify >> my reputation, man. >> Oh, that's not a crime that you committed. >> I was even sleeping in the [ __ ] dumb [ __ ] Dumb [ __ ] I guess I guess this is Germany. Germany, China, Kia. German might be Russia. I'm on the same group. >> Thank you, sir. >> Being called an unknown suspect, this arrest has the whole community questioning the civil rights in the place that seems to be the safest. I don't know. >> I think you're under arrest. What's that? >> Why are you violating my rights? >> We're not. >> No. What's your name, pal? >> Why would I tell you? Maybe if you had if you had a a legal lawful reason to detain me. I didn't >> Well, we took a complaint on you. So, there was >> You can take a complaint on anything, >> right? So, we have to investigate and then get your identification. >> Does that mean I'm obliged to entertain you? >> Absolutely not. Well, you can talk to the judge about it then. Okay. >> Well, this this ain't a communist country. >> I I agree. >> Well, then what the hell's going on? >> Well, we're trying to figure that out. >> Show up because you get a complaint sleeping in the car, >> right? >> I'm not They show up and ask me if I'm sleeping. So then you you tell me that that that's a lawful detainment. That's a reasonable, articulable suspicion. >> You can identify yourself to the or else they're probably not going to let you out, though. Okay. Cooperate with the left. Okay. Are you going to tell me your name? >> No. Tell me. >> I want to know who I'm talking to. >> Tell me how people hear it. >> Right. We got a complaint on you. >> Tell me. Tell me that. Tell me what >> suspicious behavior. >> You don't have to see a crime being committed to stop somebody in a phone call. >> Well, absolutely. We took a complaint. >> Yeah, that's >> okay. >> That's not reasonable. Well, it came from another officer who happens to walk the park and notice that you're not there on a daily basis sleeping in the park. And so, I think it's probably pretty good grounds to understand why we're here. Okay. >> A man with no charges and no ID is taken to the police station. Is this a routine check or a sign of a justice system overreaching its limits? >> You will not find any any concurrence with me on that. Okay. >> I will not agree. >> Obviously, do not know the law. You don't know where Terry stock is. You know, you know, I'm going to go back to the academy. I'll tell you that. Order your supervisor. Who your who's your boss? >> The assistant chief of police. >> Can I speak to him? >> Cuz he'll see if this is some dumb [ __ ] I'm telling you, you can be held personally liable. You will immunity when you violate my rights. You're violating my rights. >> Well, he'll be in in about an hour. >> Okay. >> So, >> I don't see how you don't see this. >> I already have several ways. You're not seeming to comprehend. You had you had you had people call in and say I was sleeping when they showed up. Was I sleeping? >> I I wasn't there. My officer is arrested. >> Why don't you ask common sense? >> Okay. But >> well, you don't want to ask Why don't you ask >> interference? He just didn't I identify him. >> Simple as that. That's crime, bud. Absolutely. >> It's not a crime. >> It is when you must >> I remember, sir. The incident raises serious questions about abuse of power, unlawful detention, and violations of constitutional rights, specifically the fourth and fifth amendments of the US Constitution against arbitrary search and seizure, as well as the right to remain silent and have an attorney. If the man files a civil or criminal lawsuit, the police could face serious legal consequences. No papers, no charges, but still handcuffed. If that's not abuse of power, what is? Hey guys, 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]