Bodycam video shows arrest of assistant AG in Rhode Island
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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.”
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PRIMETIMER on MSNWho is Devon Hogan Flanagan? Rhode Island Attorney General warns of consequences after viral assistant AG’s arrest video sparks outrage
After bodycam footage of Devon Hogan Flanagan’s arrest in Newport, Rhode Island went viral, the Attorney General is admonishing his prosecutor. On August 14, Flanagan had a strained interaction with the authorities, and could be seen repeatedly flashing her title as an “AG” to avoid getting arrested.
Police video shows a state prosecutor telling officers it is “protocol” for them to turn off the camera if “a citizen” asks them to do so. Experts say that’s not true.
The former Danbury High School attendee was seen telling police they'd "regret" arresting her outside a Newport restaurant, body camera footage shows.
The Rhode Island Assistant Attorney General also repeatedly ordered an officer to turn off his body cam, to no avail.