Hey, I'm not even doing nothing. >> Put your hand behind your back. Get on your belly. >> You are under arrest and I don't want to use force. Please. Please. >> Arrested just for not keeping his mouth shut. The incident caused a storm on social networks. >> Step out. >> Look, I don't I was just grabbing my wife. >> I didn't do nothing wrong. You can't just put my hand up. >> There's a little bit of alcohol, but I'm not drunk. >> Exactly. One second. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can be used against you in a court of law. >> 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. >> Put your hand behind your back. Put your hands behind your back. >> Slam me on the [ __ ] Big deep breath. Blow to say stop. Blow. Blow. Blow heart. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. Blow. >> All right, John. I'll be requesting that you submit to a test if your breath >> 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? >> Lost, bub. >> Uh, you seem like you you're pretty lost. >> Yeah, I was looking for somebody was selling something on Facebook. And >> where were you trying to get to like in general? like mold row trying to get >> it was it was supposed to be my draw, I think. >> Oh, you're going wrong way then, Bob? >> Oh, okay. Yeah, I >> You care to put the cigarette out while we're talking cuz it gets sucked out the window at me and I don't want to sit here and deal with smoke. >> No problem. >> Uh you got your driver's license insurance card on you? >> Um I don't have insurance at the time. I just got my taxes and I'm uh looking for car insurance. I'm serious. I really >> No, I haven't. I believe you >> and I really just need a break this time, man. I'm serious. Like I I know that I'm doing >> Well, I'm here to give you a break on. >> I'm doing everything wrong. I don't have tags. I don't have insurance. >> Okay. I couldn't care less about that compared to other things. You see what I'm saying? Like >> Yeah. >> Uh nothing illegal inside the vehicle? >> No. >> Okay. Uh so where are you trying to get to? >> Model. >> Okay. I got you. You don't care to turn the car off for a second. Okay. All right. Here. Step down. Talk to me real quick. Okay. No guns weapons on your person? >> No. >> Don't reach for anything. You understand me? >> Yeah. >> Hey, you reach for anything and then you got >> Look, I don't I was just grabbing my lighter. Look, >> 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 somebody in hand in hand in hand in hand in hand in hand in hand in hand in hand in hand incub. You're drunk is what you are. >> I want to call a lawyer. I'm not drunk. >> Don't you dare get up. >> I want to call a lawyer. You just broke my shoulder. >> You're not Your shoulder's not broken if you're sitting there trying to get up on me. >> Kevin, roll. >> Get thising thing off of me. >> Stand up. It's stabbing me in my [ __ ] chest. >> It's called a probe is what it's called. >> It's stabbing me, dude. >> Turn 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 weave. And I'm about to search that car. So, you better tell me what's in the car right now. >> Ain't nothing in that car with us, >> dude. You >> sit down. Sit down. Sit down. >> Why'd you put me up then? >> I'm trying to drag you. Sit down or I'm going to kick you back down. Sit down. >> My wife down. >> Can I please >> sit down? >> If you call my wife, >> you ain't got no right hitting me like this. Want to fight? >> I'm not drunk, girl. >> All right. Bye, >> man. And I swear to God, I cannot wait till they play your video footage. >> I can't wait until that you blow to the intoxilizer. >> Believe having difficulty with her. >> She's going to be intoxicated. He has told her not to get up. That's the only thing I can make. >> Oh, I'm her now. You >> flung me to theing ground. I wasn't resisting. >> You're absolutely right. I did because I >> wasn't resisting. >> I was not resisting. Yeah, you wouldn't let me get my phone so I can record you. >> I'm not serious. >> 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? >> Quit moving. I'm going to get these out. >> What was I supposed to do? I was trying to put my phone and [ __ ] 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. >> Well, 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 appointed you before answering questions at this time. Do you understand your rights? >> You didn't read me my rights before you put me. >> I didn't do 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. >> Was he going to run me over? >> No, that's my lieutenant. >> If you can tell me what age, >> my life was just starting to turn around. Please, it's time to be a break. >> He He said I broke his shoulder, but I don't know. >> He's laying me on the [ __ ] ground. >> He's been talking. >> Yeah, he uh Okay. >> Hold on just a second, sir. Hold on just a second. told me he tried dipping out on me back here. It's a dead end road. >> You been dragging him? >> I did this morning. He out, but I haven't in a few hours. >> And I told him to get out and then as soon as I got him after I kind of bear hugged him, threw him to the ground. >> He would roll over on >> He told me to get out and not to grab another. >> Don't worry about that. I'm going to go look in the car real quick. I have not got a chance to search him other than just like pat him down. >> This case could become a national precedent. Abuse of power will be exposed and this time the people will not fight alone. He's here to give me a breath sample and then I'll uh >> okay big deep breath blow to say stop blow blow blow hard blow blow blow blow blow >> bhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh >> yeah yeah >> we just have him go there camera >> yeah that's about to I can transport uh he's 092 >> well I I >> it's dark and it's it's darker looking at >> 092 is older women yeah well he's got the plate cover and that's the whole reason I pulled out with the window just to follow him and as soon as I get behind him >> and whoops >> and he's like performing an evasive maneuver on me. >> So >> 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 wouldn't >> you had the EMS? >> Yeah, it's fine. >> He was just he was just screaming for it whenever I But he's calmed down quite a bit. >> I'm going to read I got to read you something real quick. Okay, John. >> And you got about a 100 stickers on you, but I got to put more on there. I'm sorry. I got a You okay? >> Kind of lengthy, but just hang out with me. Just let me let me read it. Okay. >> Any allergies, medications? >> If you 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 are convicted of violating KRS18010, VUI, result in your license being suspended by the >> Can you just silence my Never mind. >> You say 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 KRS1898010. >> 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. >> He can say whether or not >> he cannot. He's being held by the Supreme Court. The difference here, if you walked into the sheriff's office and they said, "Hey, 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. >> Well, it looks like you don't wearing the mask properly either. So, neither am I. I guess >> arrest us all. >> It just is not allowed. It's we apart. There's nobody here. >> Stop talking at this one time. >> Go and stand on that, please. >> Thank you. >> Are you going to raise your mask on your face? >> Sorry. >> I know. I understand what you're doing. I'm asking you to please not put us in this position. Hey, >> we're not happy about it either. I I >> It's He's the judge. He can say whether or not. >> 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 it. 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 contempt. >> Yes, I understand that. He was waiting for him to say hold you in. Yes, I think he did not say that. >> Okay. Well, I don't want to play word games and and what and I get your point. I I'm not going to get any enjoyment out of having to try. >> The sheriff says he isn't going to enforce the mass mandate. >> The sheriff the sheriff the sheriff has no authority over 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 trespass. Are you here for a case? >> Yes. >> Okay. What are you a witness? >> Come back in. >> Okay. >> Yes. >> Okay. >> I ain't going to put a mask on. >> Okay. >> So >> then what I'll do is I'll get clarification from him if I >> I would like to see where it's written that we have to have a mask on in here where he says Supreme Court. What was this [ __ ] >> No law was laid down. No specific charges were laid, but the handcuffs were still fastened. Is this a modernday version of the court interpreting the law? They can 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, "Hey, 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. >> He better remember that when it's time for re-election. >> Okay. Well, that that's we all have that ability. >> Says masks are required in courtroom. It does not say it needs to be on your [ __ ] face. >> Okay. Well, I think I think we understand that. I get >> No, not right. >> Does it say Does it say it has to be on your face? >> I know how intelligent you, ma'am. I know how intelligent you are. >> I had a mask in my hand. 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 rule. 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 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. If she's willing to 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? for Michael Walter. >> Okay. >> I understand. But that's not that's not the rule, Mr. Strada. 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. >> Let me. >> But it it can't be a trespass. >> Is the Supreme Court ruling printed anywhere or 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, not >> agreed. Law >> 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? >> The judge will fill out whether there's a bond, whether it's an appearance thing or what the deal 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 this. So, typically would Today is Wednesday. >> He say Friday. >> No, I'm fine with it. I'm just like >> I want actually wanted him to throw me a joke 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. >> And I thought he had more balls to just say, "Let's just go on with this. It's my courtroom. I can do what the [ __ ] I want in my own courtroom now. But >> and the two Republicans sound like Democrats 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 Google 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 if we send it out to the department like, "Hey, do you recognize these guys?" >> Small incident, but exposed a big loophole. Who do the police work for? The law, the people, or a powerful seat in the courtroom. >> He did issue a no bond pending. 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 can't get any more information. This is not a criminal complaint that we are filing. >> They're filing whatever paperwork they have. Yeah, we're not doing it. >> Okay. Just did you let him know? >> He he didn't stay members outside, including Nathan. >> Well, if they're out there, then I can go let him know. >> Let those know. >> Well, I'll go talk to him. Um and we'll figure out what we need to do with that. >> Does that order say to transport her to CCA or what? Let's turn up a bunch of >> 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 courtroom. He >> just do a quick performance. I was waiting for him to tell me you are in contempt. What >> he did? I said, "You are here for trespassing." And then these and so they're like, "No, you can't hold me in trespass. You have to hold me in contempt." But no, I'm fine with it. I just feel bad that I'm wasting y'all's time. There's other stuff that's more important. >> You 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 currently. >> Yes, he can do what he want. He just remembered we elected him in there and he's got a member list, you know, for you. >> 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? can't be turned into a crime. Just like somebody playing on the sidewalk can't 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 uh some advice to you is just be careful. Be careful telling >> I'm just letting you know. I mean, if you want to open yourself up to the lawsuit, that's fine because I I already got you on camera telling me >> 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 their on their phones. >> There must be a fire somewhere. >> Hello. >> Hi. >> What are you doing? >> You know what that white box is? >> Do you know what that white box is? >> Can we help you? >> No, I'm okay. Thank you. >> Okay. >> You just told me to stop recording in public. >> I said stop recording. What's your name and badge number? Can I have your card? >> Can I have your card, please? >> Badge number 34735. >> Nice to meet you. I'm Guy. >> Nice to meet you. >> What's your name? >> All I heard is mad Spanish. You have a a card? >> Yes, please. Yeah. >> Why would you tell me to stop recording? >> Cuz why are you so close to the vehicle? I'm recording inside of the vehicle. >> What's the problem? Me recording or me being close to the vehicle? >> You're recording inside of our department. >> The cities. The cities, right? >> A sitting vehicle. Why? That means it's city property, right? >> I answered that question already. >> Can I have your 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 >> you trying to figure out what the problem was? No, >> I'm just investigating the city property. That's it. It's not strange. >> We're trying to see if you needed help. >> No. Yeah. I was asking I was asking you a question about the car. You didn't want to answer it. No 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. >> Yeah. Like the taxes though. >> I mean, you pay taxes. >> Everybody pay taxes. >> You pay taxes on tax money. >> So, it's a little bit different. Okay. But um >> you told me so I can't record in public things with you. >> Yeah, all is well. I'm just >> make sure we are safe. >> Yeah, you're safe. I'm not a a threat to you. >> Oh, yeah. I'm just recording inside the vehicle. >> That's fine. No problem. >> There's no problem, right? >> Making sure you're good. >> But the problem became when she told me to stop recording. >> No, but she said >> that right there. You can you just open yourself up to a lawsuit. 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 to Most officers or most tyrants that I run into, and I don't think you're tyrants. 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 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. Oh, you're being disorderly or this and that. It's always trying to be something else. So they try to turn photography into a crime, which just like somebody praying on the sidewalk can't 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 telling >> 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. >> Like I said, do what you got to do. No one told you to stop recording inside of the vehicle. No one told you to stop recording in general. >> I'm still exercising my rights. >> I'm still exercising my rights in public and you're telling me not to. >> Can I record inside of the vehicle? >> Do you understand when she record? >> I can record whatever I want. >> You're not going to record inside of the vehicle? >> You telling me I'm not going to? So, what happens if I record inside the vehicle? >> I just told you. >> You don't see how she's talking to me? I'm trying to be polite and cordial this whole time. You >> understand? >> So, why is she telling Why she trying to >> Why you trying to give me directives? I can record the car all I want. What's your name? That's fine. >> Guy. >> Guy. >> So, you're saying I can't record the car? >> I told you you can. I said not in the vehicle. >> I can record anywhere. I'm in public. >> Yeah. If there's no crimes being committed, that means I'm free. >> Yeah, you're free to go. >> So, she's telling me she's >> No one ever stopped you. Nobody's in your way. Nobody's telling you your camera. >> You said I'm not going to You're not going to record the car. Okay. >> So, I'm asking what happens if I do record the Photography is not a crime, no matter how you feel. So, you should get like your ego out the way. >> Mhm. 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, >> brother. From afar, we couldn't tell. >> No, I understand. Let me just take pictures, >> you know? I didn't want to >> 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. It's supposed to be protected by you. You're supposed to protect my rights, sir. I see you're exercising your rights. Just don't damage the vehicle cuz then I'd have to arrest you. >> Don't commit any crimes. So, you didn't even have to tell me what to do. I know what I'm doing. >> Okay. So, do you need anything else from this? >> I needed your car, but you never gave it to me. You did give me your car. Thank you. I apologize. >> All right. Thank you so much. >> No problem. You stay safe out here. All right. because you know >> just advis her not to say it on camera ever 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. [Music]