Rhode Island, Body worn video and Special Assistant
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A RI special assistant attorney general who was arrested in Newport last week berated police over body cam footage while being accused of trespassing.
Arrest of Rhode Island Assistant AG Devon Flanagan: body-cam demand, 'You'll regret this' remark, and internal review fuel police controversy.
I’m an AG. I’m an AG,” Flanagan said, to which the officer yelled, “Good for you. I don’t give a (expletive). Let’s go.”
Police bodycam shows Special Assistant AG Devon Hogan Flanagan arrested at Clarke Cooke House in Newport after refusing to leave restaurant.