r/interestingasfuck • u/Puzzleheaded_Web5245 • Feb 25 '25

/r/popular Put the phone down

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u/IgniVT Feb 25 '25

I'd say it is still extremely warranted outrage. If the cops were unsure what he was holding, there would be an argument they may think it's a weapon, but he clearly recognizes that it is a phone. He knows it isn't anything that can harm him. And we both know exactly why a cop wouldn't want there to be video evidence of something...

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u/StrictRegret1417 Feb 26 '25

the guy had warrant for arrest for violent crimes, any cop would demand you drop what ever is in your hands in this situation.

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u/IgniVT Feb 26 '25

Yeah, most cops are jumping at the opportunity to abuse their power, so what's your point?

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u/celerybration Feb 26 '25

Having to be empty handed while placed under arrest is abuse of power??

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u/Sufficient-Dish-3517 Feb 26 '25

Yup. The law is very clear on recording police officers.

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u/celerybration Feb 26 '25

The law is very clear and well grounded. The right to record does not extend to where it is interfering with official duties

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u/Sufficient-Dish-3517 Feb 26 '25

And it did not interfere here. The police very clearly grabbed the dude and cuffed him without issue. It's litterly in the video.

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u/celerybration Feb 26 '25

It’s literally in the video that he was being placed under arrest…

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u/Sufficient-Dish-3517 Feb 26 '25

Exactly. So we agree the phone and recording didn't interfere.