If we hire these scumbag PS cops through our tax dollars then we have the right to record them as they have there right to record us. why must cops become scumbags to try to prove such a point and then the low life prosecutors and lawyers along with the corrupt Judges which is in one class are all lawyers defending themselves against the people who have made it possible that they have a payday. we the people should just quite voting for such filth and quit paying our taxes
America is so dumb at this kind of stuff, if I were to record a guy shooting someone at a public building and i show it to the people i would be given a big thanks for helping them find the shooter, but if i record a police officer beating and unarmed, unresisting person i would be put in jail for disturbing the peace? Fk American, not proud to be one anymore...
This is also the ONLY state that denies the right to own a handgun. I hate all these liberal states that are steeling all the freedoms from the people. I feel if a cop is doing the right thing then they should not need to worry about being recorded.
I am scarred to death of Illinois. I will never drive through Illinois again or visit there period. It's the Police State headquarters. They don't want transparency for a reason, because they're the most corrupt cops in the world. Criminal acts from the cops in Illinois are as normal as breathing. Particularly stay away from the Ottawa cops. They are the worst criminals I've ever come in contact with by far.
This is happening alot more then you think. They are arresting sooooooo many people. They have alresdy started arresting and sending people to prison for "TERRORISM". WHITE FEMALES, and getting away with it. If they were not doing anything wrong then they would not worry about their actions on video. It shows the truth and that they do not want you to see!! If some of you only knew the "TRUTH" about our so called "JUSTICE" system. It is a for "PROFIT INDUSTRY" THEY ARE SELLING PRISON STOCKS!!!
Please watch my story "TIFFANY LEBOUEF SEEKS JUSTICE" They hid my only evidence and lied about it then they made me "TAKE THE DEAL" or go to Prison for 9 + yrs. This is crazy stuff. They have given me 2 strikes and one more brush with the law of any kind will send me to "PRISON FOR LIFE"..... HELP MEEEEEEEE!
I have documents to PROVE my innocence but no one will even look at it. What is going on with this country???
every person that works for taxpayers, i.e police,firemen , congress any of these people should be made to wear cameras with voice recording that is activated by movement or noise, and then we could see and hear whos making the bad deals and screwing america and americans. all public officials.
Its not illegal in any state to film police. It was appealed Sept 1 2011 by the first circuit court of appeals. Look it up and film away!! Don't let the rumors fool you!
Next time police are recording you: Make sure you tell them "I'd like to let you know you don't have my consent to be recording me. If you will not follow my wishes, then I will record the events also, in safety for myself and you". See what happens then
They're lucky someone hasn't taken a page from the IRA play book. Identify the cops and prosecutors doing this, learn their routine and then six months or a year later put a bullet through their heads some night.
Man, the judge who initially sent this guy to jail for "violating her privacy" should be relieved of her duties as a public official and perhaps have charges filed against her. She would have done a good job serving under Hitler, but she is obviously too incompetent to be in a position of any legal authority in a functioning democracy. Same goes for the police chief and any of the other shit rag cops involved in this.
If that is a law then police should take their cameras out of their cruisers because they do not have OUR consent... and also if you want to get into it.. all surveillance cameras should be banned due to lace of police consent because they are bound to video tape one sometime.. It's like this.... if it benefits you for their wrong doing, it's illegal....if they can't tax it, it's illegal.
cops are such piece of shit scumbag thugs. Only reason its against the law is because they cant abuse the fuck out of their privileges if someones got proof of their childish, skumbagish, thug like behavior. Ive had a prick take me to jail 1ce, I had 170$ in my wallet- it was gone when I got my wallet back and told me it was taken because its drug money, fucken bitches
@unlimitedsupra Don't fucking tell me what to do. You wanna abide by all the laws handed down to you & constrictions on freedom be my guest. Numerous old people have told me that when they were growin up they had real freedom & the way the worlds going with constrictions on freedom is despicable. Worst part is they get the Bountiful in number lemmings to mindlessly go along with it, before you know it - jerkin offs against the law...& YOU'LL GO ALONG WITH IT no surprise there.
I recently had contact with a Swiss Citizen who earlier this year went on vacation to North Korea, he had tons of photos and videos from his vacation, I was particularly interested in photos and videos I saw of NK police with him interacting with them etc, I explained the case of Michael Allison to him and he said to me “I can only Imagine that the U.S. would be the only country in the world were something like this could happen”. I almost started to cry.
@biorgymd I think you're full of shit. America is still among the most open countries in the world. It does have many problems, but anyone who thinks the way you do has obviously never been anywhere else where people have it much, much worse.
As for what you said about NK, people don't just go on vacation there, and they would be thrown in prison for videotaping officials in a heartbeat. It has one of the worst human rights records in the world. You really have no idea what you're talking about.
@rore5455 I actually live in Switzerland and have roamed Europe, Asia, Africa, many parts of South American and the Middle East. What counties have you been to? I’m sure you being American you also probably don’t realize that Cuba is a huge tourist destination for the rest of the world as well. We in the rest of the world find it laughable how you claim to be the freest most noble nation on earth as your being dragged off to jail.
@rore5455 Oh by the way, your government just passed a Bill making it legal for your military to arrest and detain indefinitely American Citizens on your own soil without charges or trial. Being raised here in Switzerland we were taught that this was an abomination to a free county. Also, just in case you haven’t noticed you no longer live in America, you live in the Homeland. Thank God we here in Switzerland are protected under the Geneva Convention.
@biorgymd I never claimed that America was the freest and most noble nation on Earth. As far as civil liberties are concerned, we are falling behind most other industrialized countries, I will admit that. But to compare the US to NK is absurd, and anyone who claims NK has a better civil rights record than the US is obviously ignorant of the situation there. Also, I would like to see the military try to arrest anyone indefinitely. They would not get away with it. Youve watched too much Alex Jones
@rore5455 I never compared the U.S. to NK, you can’t call yourself a free county when you put people in jail for 75 years to life for videotaping the police in public performing their tax paid duties. We actually heard of the Military Bill here on our national news, the headline was “Really, a Free Country”? That’s the point with indefinite detain without charge or trial, you won’t hear about.
@rore5455 Oh by the way, I want to clear up something, when you visit North Korea there are a lot of restriction if you are on a Journalist Visa, especially from the U.S.A., of what you can and can’t videotape etc. those restriction don’t apply for those on a tourist visa. Having that said, we know for a fact that there was restriction put on the Media the other day when L.A and Philly cleared the Occupy Protesters.
@biorgymd I think your facts are wrong. You cannot visit NK without a guided (government ran) tour. Also, I read the Financial Times (one of the most objective UK newspapers) and have never heard of that Bill. You don't think people would notice if the military were to kick down someone's door and kidnap them indefinitely? Like I said, we have our problems, but we have it really good in the US. The standard of living for most is comparable to Switzerland minus our health care.
@rore5455 LOL, the Bill was just passed on Tuesday, your President has said he would Veto it if the Senate left in the indefinite detention of American Citizens so let’s see what he does. Funny the Senator McCain the ex POW was the one who is sponsoring the Bill, the bill was actually debated on your Cspain. I don’t ski so I can’t tell you if the skiing is better in CO. Also, just know that I’m on your side. Everyone here is on your side, we support you the people.
@rore5455 Regarding NK tours, I’m not promoting NK as a tourist spot, I wouldn’t go there. Americans can go there it is very strict for Americans, less for other nationalities. The NK hate Americans when the American Media is there they put great restrictions on what they can film and this is what you see in America, meanwhile, how many news organization have covered Michael Allison? The US condemns other countries and when they do it ,they just say they are protecting your Constitution?
@biorgymd I think your facts are wrong. You cannot visit NK without a guided (government ran) tour. Also, I read the Financial Times (one of the most objective UK newspapers) and have never heard of that Bill. You don't think people would notice if the military were to kick down someone's door and kidnap them indefinitely? Like I said, we have our problems, but we have it really good in the US. The standard of living for most is comparable to Switzerland minus our health care.
The reason the States drop charges, is because they know they will lose on appeal, in the Supreme Court. (Which is where one of these cases will end up - sooner or later.)
The only purpose for these laws, as applied, is to intimidate the public, and to deny the public evidence of Police misconduct. Pure and simple.
@skeilak Please correct me if I am mistaken, but the State DID NOT drop the charges and has full intent to proceed forward to a higher court. Michael Allison is still under bond and his freedom highly restricted by the State? Personally I think it’s extremely noble for Mr. Allison to continue the fight he deserves a medal honor of freedom for doing so, having that said, I think he should flee from the Fascist U.S. to a real free country and seek asylum.
First off, the United States is not "Fascist", but you are most certainly, a childish, attention-seeking troll.
Secondly, if you could show me an example of anyone convicted under these "creative" interpretations of wire-tap laws, and had that conviction sustained by an Appellate Court, I'd be most grateful.
Failing that, perhaps you'd be wiser to avoid embarrassment, by only pontificating on those subjects of which you have some actual knowledge, or understanding?
Well, there are actually thousands of these cases, and there are hundreds of people who are imprisoned under these circumstances. It’s very interesting that I don’t even live in the U.S. and am aware of these cases and you’re not? I stand corrected, the U.S. is not Fascist.
The Fatherland- Socialist/Nazi Germany
The Motherland - Communist Russia
The Homeland – An Unspeakable Bastard crossbreed of the two above!
Oh really? Thousands of cases, and hundreds imprisoned, you say?
Well, than I'm sure it would be a simple matter for you to prove you're not just a pathetic Attention Whore Troll, and cite a couple of dozen such people, wouldn't it?
Or maybe even just one? Just to prove you're not a total ass-hat?
I suggest you stick to yodeling and money laundering, which is all you Swiss seem to be good at.
You poor Americunt, endless wars and greedy arms corporations have sucked you dry. It’s like the sucking and slithering sound from silence of the lambs. Dollar printing, dollar depreciation, dollar deception, pathetic economy, who is going to buy your worthless and useless debts, what will you do if China backs out? You don't produce anything now except prisons, war machines, missiles, bombs, and stupid Americunts like you who continue to believe the lies and illusions.
I believe it was Rodger Bacon who said, "Tis the way of mongrels and curs, to nip at the heels of their betters."
It is in that spirit, that I take your silly, ignorant, and very childish remarks. Apparently, a Swiss education contains more holes than your bland cheese.
What a weak, laughable, and truly pathetic little gutter-snipe you are.
I think we'd suffer, with far fewer freedoms than we enjoy today.
I have occasionally, strongly disliked some of the people/groups the ACLU has defended, but I'm a rational adult, and I understand the meaning of the saying, "I may hate what you say, but I'll fight like hell for your right to say it."
So, let me get this right: It's okay for some blond bimbo (Casey Anthony) to kill her 2-year-old kid & go free, but it's a life sentence for recording police brutality?
ok so the patriot act is illegal in ill going by this correct? Oh wait the facist govt enforces laws by and when they see fit. Another revolution is within decades.
"Illinois courts have ruled that "eavesdropping" only applies to conversations that the party otherwise would not have been able to hear, thereby effectively making it a one-party consent state."
How is it eavesdropping if he's essentially recording himself? Also, how come they can confiscate your equipment?
it does not matter what "laws" they pass. VIDEO IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROVE OF THEIR ABUSE. they are public servents. That is government protecting it's wrong doing abusive armed thugs. period. people are not stupid, that is protecting yourselves from scrutiny. you are the ones who are stupid if you think people will not see this for what it is.
Police and record us but we can't record them...land of equality? I think not. Illinois and their law enforcement agencys are broke, corrupt, and complete bullshit
@blancora10 Actually, your mother's pet name is 'Illinois'. That's what I call her as she swings from my nuts. So when I say, "fuck you, Illinois," I'm talking about your momma, not your precious state. Is that better? Does that stop you from crying? You're welcome.
And people ask why I have little respect for police. Good and bad in all, no doubt, but the existence of a few principled cops doesn't mean we can ignore the rampant corruption and abuse of power.
@enlightened1ish Not yet, just indicating that they will. The state has 30 days to decide. I can't post URLs, but search the archives of techdirt for an interesting discussion.
This is outrageous. I mean the extent of the crisis we are in is unbelievable. People seriously need to wake up. The laws they have put into place are unconstitutional therefor in my eyes not real laws. WAKE UP! THIS IS A POLICE STATE! See people don't want to talk about politics because it's a tough subject; well you better start caring before it's too late.
Now I'm all about establishing a record for the Common Law but it would seem to me that this along with other videos referenced in this one is just another exercise in citizen intimidation. It's healthy to fight for our rights every now and again but if these guys really think they can or, worse, think they should follow-through with nullifying their accountability as PUBLIC SERVANTS to THE PUBLIC (at large) then that's just infuriating.
this is BS!! I go to LACM and the cops are always walking aound recording us, and god forbid we tell them something because we'll get shot, r tasered, or arrested! why cant we record them, but they can do what ever the Fu-k they want towards us?
google: "Strict eavesdropping law ruled unconstitutional in Illinois case"
An Illinois judge ruled the state’s eavesdropping law unconstitutional as applied to a man who faced up to to 75 years in prison for secretly recording his encounters with police officers and a judge.
the media really hyped this case, they know joe public wants to hear that government is unjust, so they pander to these know-nothings day & night
@sfiorare The media hyped this case? They were doing their job for once at least the reporters in this video were. Rare to see reporters now go after injustice by the police so I give these reporters two thumbs up and a huge thank you for bringing attention to this. Can't stop now though, now we have to go after the law itself and purge it from this state, and indeed the country.
@vWaLLBangz True and now wipe this law from the books or we need to elect people who will. This cannot be used against any other person ever. The charges may have been dropped against this guy bu the Orwellian law still exists.
hahahhahahaha , america is a joke after the patriot act law ... we are no different than soviet russia, communist china , north korea , you just have the ability to buy more material things than the aforementioned countries ... way to go Micheal Allison ....
Recording tax funded employees in public, doing their jobs, should not be illegal. Similar cases, even in IL, have resulted in a jury nullification. What's sad is the moronic States Attorney in Robinson sees no problem in wasting tax payer money for a case that will result in the same verdict, not guilty. I do believe that Allison should have complied with city ordinances though. His claims of a vehicle theft and title falsification ring by local law enforcement is borderline insane. Contined >>
Many properties in small towns such as Robinson and Bridgeport are overrun with unsightly junk and those ordinances, although shitty for person getting served, do a lot of good to the neighbors that have to put up with that kind of disregard for property. Like it or not, if homes nearby fall into this it has a direct and negative affect on you and your own property. I've seen it many times. What neighbor isn't going to complain to the city who has defunct cars laying about? I sure as hell would.
Unfortunately you're right. It is very similar that we in the Eastern European communist bloc used to live like. For us luckily it ended 20 years ago.
My husband and I both think that they're TRYING to push peoples' buttons just so that we will start a revolt so that they have an excuse to arrest all of us! :(
Tom Wiesmen you are an Anti-American. I hope your family is ashamed of you. I hope all your friends, if you even have any, despise you for prosecuting this case. I hope you commit a serious crime, and get caught, and sent to Federal Ass Pounding Prison. I bet you are a little law breaker Mr. Wiesmen. I bet your the biggest hypocrite you know. I hope everywhere you walk, people stare at you because your an anti-American douche bag.
No comment? You don't even have the spine to defend it
The Officer who arrested this man should be deeply ashamed of himself. That Officer must not have a conscious. I hope he gets fired. Fire that stupid fucking Anti-American cock sucking cop who arrested this man. Don't stand for this shit. I support my hometown Police Officers. And I would be raising hell if this shit was allowed in my state. What the fuck is wrong with Illinois. I will never step foot in Illinois, fuck that Nazi ass state.
I can't believe this.......There are bad people out hurting other people yet this guy that took a video is going to to jail for taking a video. I still can not believe this at all.. Cops just don't want videos of them doing what they shouldn't be doing.
I think the reason for not dropping the charges and proceeding with the prosecution of this man is they want to send a message that if you tape the police you will endure harsh punishment. A message of fear and tyranny is exactly what they are trying to send. Let's send them a message back in one massive American fuck you!
Good grief! The war is right here at home people. 75 years is the kind of sentence that happens in third world countries that are falling apart. Wake up folks and let's fight for this man as well as our freedoms!!!
it's freedom of the press - the first amendment - who the fuck let this law be passed - this is some serious bullshit - if policemen don't have to be responsible for their actions - they can do whatever they want. Does that sound like a good idea. Next thing u know they'll be trying to take away our rights to guns.
Thats fucking bullshit! If thats getting enforced in most states that means the cops can get away with murder and we can't do a goddamned thing about it! WTF!
Does this really surprise anyone that this would be happening in Obama's back yard, with friends like George Soros, Bill Ayers, and his Cloward-piven strategy moving full speed ahead. When he took office unemployment ins. lasted for 26 weeks, usually with 1 extention if you needed it, now it's 2 years and he wants to make it 3, in other words Welfare No.2. Also welfare has went up 54% since he took office, once again CLOWARD-PIVEN strategy, he's trying to collapse the West, "his fathers dream"
@SmartiesGoMad Maybe we could use a little help down here from out friends up north. I would imagine that most Canadians look upon the people of this country with pity now. If the situation were reversed I know I would.
@SmartiesGoMad I agree as the proper response to something like 9/11 would have been to strengthen and not dismantle our rights. This tells me something is fishy with the government account of 9/11. Regardless though, now we have to deal with this creeping tyranny.
If we hire these scumbag PS cops through our tax dollars then we have the right to record them as they have there right to record us. why must cops become scumbags to try to prove such a point and then the low life prosecutors and lawyers along with the corrupt Judges which is in one class are all lawyers defending themselves against the people who have made it possible that they have a payday. we the people should just quite voting for such filth and quit paying our taxes
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Fuck that keep in recording
andydever 2 weeks ago
America is so dumb at this kind of stuff, if I were to record a guy shooting someone at a public building and i show it to the people i would be given a big thanks for helping them find the shooter, but if i record a police officer beating and unarmed, unresisting person i would be put in jail for disturbing the peace? Fk American, not proud to be one anymore...
HereComesChase 2 weeks ago
Fuckin stupid
jarvussucks14 2 weeks ago
So the guy that killed a man gets 2 years? And a guy that recorded someone got 75 years? FUCK THE POLICE AND THE GOVERNMENT FOR ENFORCING THIS LAW!
Kontrolz01 2 weeks ago
This is also the ONLY state that denies the right to own a handgun. I hate all these liberal states that are steeling all the freedoms from the people. I feel if a cop is doing the right thing then they should not need to worry about being recorded.
altec2k2k 1 month ago
@altec2k2k I don't see how this is a "liberal" thing. Just drop the stupid conservative/liberal paradox already. if anything it's a facist thing.
AngryAgain 3 weeks ago
I am scarred to death of Illinois. I will never drive through Illinois again or visit there period. It's the Police State headquarters. They don't want transparency for a reason, because they're the most corrupt cops in the world. Criminal acts from the cops in Illinois are as normal as breathing. Particularly stay away from the Ottawa cops. They are the worst criminals I've ever come in contact with by far.
LibertyRapsher 1 month ago
Federal Law supersedes State Law, It’s no longer illegal to video tape police!
johnnybagofdonets 1 month ago
This is happening alot more then you think. They are arresting sooooooo many people. They have alresdy started arresting and sending people to prison for "TERRORISM". WHITE FEMALES, and getting away with it. If they were not doing anything wrong then they would not worry about their actions on video. It shows the truth and that they do not want you to see!! If some of you only knew the "TRUTH" about our so called "JUSTICE" system. It is a for "PROFIT INDUSTRY" THEY ARE SELLING PRISON STOCKS!!!
joanarc1111 1 month ago
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Please watch my story "TIFFANY LEBOUEF SEEKS JUSTICE" They hid my only evidence and lied about it then they made me "TAKE THE DEAL" or go to Prison for 9 + yrs. This is crazy stuff. They have given me 2 strikes and one more brush with the law of any kind will send me to "PRISON FOR LIFE"..... HELP MEEEEEEEE!
I have documents to PROVE my innocence but no one will even look at it. What is going on with this country???
joanarc1111 1 month ago
"They're using it as a shield law to protect public officials from any kind of public scrutiny."
calmen88 1 month ago
@MikeHansonArchives
If the first circuit rules it unconstitutional, it is unconstitutional EVERYWHERE until a higher court rules otherwise.
rtippie6630 1 month ago
RON PAUL! THE GOOD DOCTOR! VOTE
MCSnicks 1 month ago
We gotta stand up people. Shit is getting out of hand. The cops and government works for us not the other way around.
What possible reason could they have for not wanting you to film them? It's so there is no evidence of their misconduct.
The more people that film them the better they cant do shit about it if lots of people are doing it.
OlderG0ds 1 month ago
Amazing banks can sell the US ECONOMY to China. Government pays the bonuses for the CEO's. Citizen standing up for his rights 75 years in prison.
Maybe we shouldn't have split from the British Empire? They got problems too, but they can't possibly be this fucked up.
startreking2007 1 month ago
@startreking2007 the problem is we never really split from the empire
katkal3 1 month ago
It's bullshit !!!!
loveavril999 1 month ago
every person that works for taxpayers, i.e police,firemen , congress any of these people should be made to wear cameras with voice recording that is activated by movement or noise, and then we could see and hear whos making the bad deals and screwing america and americans. all public officials.
01thehookster 1 month ago
Its not illegal in any state to film police. It was appealed Sept 1 2011 by the first circuit court of appeals. Look it up and film away!! Don't let the rumors fool you!
Huck9534 2 months ago
Ron Paul 2012!!! He will fix this!!!!
supersticky87 2 months ago
I live in Illinois. O_o
TheRandomTVShow2 2 months ago
Next time police are recording you: Make sure you tell them "I'd like to let you know you don't have my consent to be recording me. If you will not follow my wishes, then I will record the events also, in safety for myself and you". See what happens then
0MAR5AL1NA5 2 months ago
Thts messed up
psycalotus 2 months ago
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They're lucky someone hasn't taken a page from the IRA play book. Identify the cops and prosecutors doing this, learn their routine and then six months or a year later put a bullet through their heads some night.
lokisgodhi 2 months ago
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lokisgodhi 2 months ago
wake the fk up US people!
uk people , notes on my page regarding your rights to video on my y/t comments.
GunZenBomZ 2 months ago
Boy, they love trying fill our prisons. Police are such scum. I dont see anything wrong with what this man did.
Qphlat 2 months ago
wow... that's so fucked up, yet the police record all traffic stops and arrests, etc without consent.
AssholeBlogger 2 months ago
In time, "we the people" are going have enough of this shit and when that day comes, it'll be a day of reckoning. You watch. You'll see.
Cherat7 2 months ago
You better listen to Naomi Wolf on a closing society. It's happening!
ruapraia 2 months ago
Who fears the TRUTH? Only the GUILTY.
Neurolanis 2 months ago
Here's something: Leave illinois.
Let the state wither and die
zoebiflap 2 months ago
@zoebiflap
Sears is actually thinking of leaving Illinois
CSATexan 2 months ago
Man, the judge who initially sent this guy to jail for "violating her privacy" should be relieved of her duties as a public official and perhaps have charges filed against her. She would have done a good job serving under Hitler, but she is obviously too incompetent to be in a position of any legal authority in a functioning democracy. Same goes for the police chief and any of the other shit rag cops involved in this.
rore5455 2 months ago
If that is a law then police should take their cameras out of their cruisers because they do not have OUR consent... and also if you want to get into it.. all surveillance cameras should be banned due to lace of police consent because they are bound to video tape one sometime.. It's like this.... if it benefits you for their wrong doing, it's illegal....if they can't tax it, it's illegal.
JMcMac21 2 months ago
@JMcMac21 lack*
JMcMac21 2 months ago
He is fighting for our right to free speak... Way to go! He is my hero...
limo888 2 months ago
Some states very their citizens as subjects.
urbanverificationist 3 months ago
cops are such piece of shit scumbag thugs. Only reason its against the law is because they cant abuse the fuck out of their privileges if someones got proof of their childish, skumbagish, thug like behavior. Ive had a prick take me to jail 1ce, I had 170$ in my wallet- it was gone when I got my wallet back and told me it was taken because its drug money, fucken bitches
Ac1DGoD 3 months ago 10
@Ac1DGoD Don't break the fucking law bitch! You sit on the computer talking shit about cops then say you been to jail, no fucking suprise there.
unlimitedsupra 2 months ago
@unlimitedsupra Don't fucking tell me what to do. You wanna abide by all the laws handed down to you & constrictions on freedom be my guest. Numerous old people have told me that when they were growin up they had real freedom & the way the worlds going with constrictions on freedom is despicable. Worst part is they get the Bountiful in number lemmings to mindlessly go along with it, before you know it - jerkin offs against the law...& YOU'LL GO ALONG WITH IT no surprise there.
Ac1DGoD 2 months ago
I recently had contact with a Swiss Citizen who earlier this year went on vacation to North Korea, he had tons of photos and videos from his vacation, I was particularly interested in photos and videos I saw of NK police with him interacting with them etc, I explained the case of Michael Allison to him and he said to me “I can only Imagine that the U.S. would be the only country in the world were something like this could happen”. I almost started to cry.
AMERIKA fucking sucks.
biorgymd 3 months ago
@biorgymd I think you're full of shit. America is still among the most open countries in the world. It does have many problems, but anyone who thinks the way you do has obviously never been anywhere else where people have it much, much worse.
As for what you said about NK, people don't just go on vacation there, and they would be thrown in prison for videotaping officials in a heartbeat. It has one of the worst human rights records in the world. You really have no idea what you're talking about.
rore5455 2 months ago
@rore5455 I actually live in Switzerland and have roamed Europe, Asia, Africa, many parts of South American and the Middle East. What counties have you been to? I’m sure you being American you also probably don’t realize that Cuba is a huge tourist destination for the rest of the world as well. We in the rest of the world find it laughable how you claim to be the freest most noble nation on earth as your being dragged off to jail.
biorgymd 2 months ago
@rore5455 Oh by the way, your government just passed a Bill making it legal for your military to arrest and detain indefinitely American Citizens on your own soil without charges or trial. Being raised here in Switzerland we were taught that this was an abomination to a free county. Also, just in case you haven’t noticed you no longer live in America, you live in the Homeland. Thank God we here in Switzerland are protected under the Geneva Convention.
biorgymd 2 months ago
@biorgymd I never claimed that America was the freest and most noble nation on Earth. As far as civil liberties are concerned, we are falling behind most other industrialized countries, I will admit that. But to compare the US to NK is absurd, and anyone who claims NK has a better civil rights record than the US is obviously ignorant of the situation there. Also, I would like to see the military try to arrest anyone indefinitely. They would not get away with it. Youve watched too much Alex Jones
rore5455 2 months ago
@rore5455 I never compared the U.S. to NK, you can’t call yourself a free county when you put people in jail for 75 years to life for videotaping the police in public performing their tax paid duties. We actually heard of the Military Bill here on our national news, the headline was “Really, a Free Country”? That’s the point with indefinite detain without charge or trial, you won’t hear about.
biorgymd 2 months ago
@rore5455 Oh by the way, I want to clear up something, when you visit North Korea there are a lot of restriction if you are on a Journalist Visa, especially from the U.S.A., of what you can and can’t videotape etc. those restriction don’t apply for those on a tourist visa. Having that said, we know for a fact that there was restriction put on the Media the other day when L.A and Philly cleared the Occupy Protesters.
biorgymd 2 months ago
@biorgymd I think your facts are wrong. You cannot visit NK without a guided (government ran) tour. Also, I read the Financial Times (one of the most objective UK newspapers) and have never heard of that Bill. You don't think people would notice if the military were to kick down someone's door and kidnap them indefinitely? Like I said, we have our problems, but we have it really good in the US. The standard of living for most is comparable to Switzerland minus our health care.
rore5455 2 months ago
@rore5455 LOL, the Bill was just passed on Tuesday, your President has said he would Veto it if the Senate left in the indefinite detention of American Citizens so let’s see what he does. Funny the Senator McCain the ex POW was the one who is sponsoring the Bill, the bill was actually debated on your Cspain. I don’t ski so I can’t tell you if the skiing is better in CO. Also, just know that I’m on your side. Everyone here is on your side, we support you the people.
biorgymd 2 months ago
@rore5455 Regarding NK tours, I’m not promoting NK as a tourist spot, I wouldn’t go there. Americans can go there it is very strict for Americans, less for other nationalities. The NK hate Americans when the American Media is there they put great restrictions on what they can film and this is what you see in America, meanwhile, how many news organization have covered Michael Allison? The US condemns other countries and when they do it ,they just say they are protecting your Constitution?
biorgymd 2 months ago
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@biorgymd I think your facts are wrong. You cannot visit NK without a guided (government ran) tour. Also, I read the Financial Times (one of the most objective UK newspapers) and have never heard of that Bill. You don't think people would notice if the military were to kick down someone's door and kidnap them indefinitely? Like I said, we have our problems, but we have it really good in the US. The standard of living for most is comparable to Switzerland minus our health care.
rore5455 2 months ago
@biorgymd Also, I live in Colorado, and have skid in Switzerland. No comparison. Colorado has the world's best skiing conditions!
rore5455 2 months ago
Recording than Freespeech expression,
"Dictator police" is obviously corruption criminal
ycaruzob 3 months ago 2
The reason the States drop charges, is because they know they will lose on appeal, in the Supreme Court. (Which is where one of these cases will end up - sooner or later.)
The only purpose for these laws, as applied, is to intimidate the public, and to deny the public evidence of Police misconduct. Pure and simple.
God bless the ACLU, as they fight for our RIGHTS.
skeilak 3 months ago 15
@skeilak Please correct me if I am mistaken, but the State DID NOT drop the charges and has full intent to proceed forward to a higher court. Michael Allison is still under bond and his freedom highly restricted by the State? Personally I think it’s extremely noble for Mr. Allison to continue the fight he deserves a medal honor of freedom for doing so, having that said, I think he should flee from the Fascist U.S. to a real free country and seek asylum.
biorgymd 2 months ago
@biorgymd
First off, the United States is not "Fascist", but you are most certainly, a childish, attention-seeking troll.
Secondly, if you could show me an example of anyone convicted under these "creative" interpretations of wire-tap laws, and had that conviction sustained by an Appellate Court, I'd be most grateful.
Failing that, perhaps you'd be wiser to avoid embarrassment, by only pontificating on those subjects of which you have some actual knowledge, or understanding?
skeilak 2 months ago
@skeilak
Well, there are actually thousands of these cases, and there are hundreds of people who are imprisoned under these circumstances. It’s very interesting that I don’t even live in the U.S. and am aware of these cases and you’re not? I stand corrected, the U.S. is not Fascist.
The Fatherland- Socialist/Nazi Germany
The Motherland - Communist Russia
The Homeland – An Unspeakable Bastard crossbreed of the two above!
Velcome to za Homeland.
biorgymd 2 months ago
@biorgymd
Oh really? Thousands of cases, and hundreds imprisoned, you say?
Well, than I'm sure it would be a simple matter for you to prove you're not just a pathetic Attention Whore Troll, and cite a couple of dozen such people, wouldn't it?
Or maybe even just one? Just to prove you're not a total ass-hat?
I suggest you stick to yodeling and money laundering, which is all you Swiss seem to be good at.
skeilak 2 months ago
@skeilak
You poor Americunt, endless wars and greedy arms corporations have sucked you dry. It’s like the sucking and slithering sound from silence of the lambs. Dollar printing, dollar depreciation, dollar deception, pathetic economy, who is going to buy your worthless and useless debts, what will you do if China backs out? You don't produce anything now except prisons, war machines, missiles, bombs, and stupid Americunts like you who continue to believe the lies and illusions.
biorgymd 2 months ago
@skeilak Oh by the way enjoy your indefinite detention without charge or trail.
biorgymd 2 months ago
@biorgymd
I believe it was Rodger Bacon who said, "Tis the way of mongrels and curs, to nip at the heels of their betters."
It is in that spirit, that I take your silly, ignorant, and very childish remarks. Apparently, a Swiss education contains more holes than your bland cheese.
What a weak, laughable, and truly pathetic little gutter-snipe you are.
skeilak 2 months ago
@skeilak The Swiss education system is ranked 6th in the world, the U.S. is ranked at 14th.
biorgymd 2 months ago
@biorgymd
Oh? Is that a fact?
So what you're saying then, is that you're just a particularly stupid Swiss troll?
I can agree with that.
No reason to indite a whole country for the personal failures of just one of it's citizens, is there?
skeilak 2 months ago
@skeilak I don't know what we would do without that organization
AngryAgain 3 weeks ago
@AngryAgain
I think we'd suffer, with far fewer freedoms than we enjoy today.
I have occasionally, strongly disliked some of the people/groups the ACLU has defended, but I'm a rational adult, and I understand the meaning of the saying, "I may hate what you say, but I'll fight like hell for your right to say it."
skeilak 3 weeks ago
So, let me get this right: It's okay for some blond bimbo (Casey Anthony) to kill her 2-year-old kid & go free, but it's a life sentence for recording police brutality?
Gee America, that makes so much sense.... 😒
gjtrue 3 months ago
ok so the patriot act is illegal in ill going by this correct? Oh wait the facist govt enforces laws by and when they see fit. Another revolution is within decades.
preemz10314 3 months ago
From WIkipedia:
"Illinois courts have ruled that "eavesdropping" only applies to conversations that the party otherwise would not have been able to hear, thereby effectively making it a one-party consent state."
How is it eavesdropping if he's essentially recording himself? Also, how come they can confiscate your equipment?
martindj88 3 months ago
it does not matter what "laws" they pass. VIDEO IS THE ONLY WAY TO PROVE OF THEIR ABUSE. they are public servents. That is government protecting it's wrong doing abusive armed thugs. period. people are not stupid, that is protecting yourselves from scrutiny. you are the ones who are stupid if you think people will not see this for what it is.
howler505 3 months ago
Police and record us but we can't record them...land of equality? I think not. Illinois and their law enforcement agencys are broke, corrupt, and complete bullshit
f4tbluntz 3 months ago
75 years? Not right... Should of just been a fine at the most
uDaeth 4 months ago
thats bullshit, but 75 years is just crazy.......
MaHoodENT85 4 months ago
Awesome video, great he did not back down. Pleas look at my channel riverratheather. Please help me to spread and expose.
riverratheather 4 months ago
Even in Russia you can record cops! (no consent needed)
arska2682 4 months ago
Is this democracy? I had no idea USA is in this deep shit.
tontsa911 4 months ago
Illinois is stupid
Pizzaparty152 4 months ago
@Pizzaparty152 u have know right to bad mouth illinois.......... fagget
blancora10 4 months ago
God bless america. LOL FUCK YOU XD More proof of a corrupt government. Good job america, you never cease to impress.
GodlySanctuary 4 months ago
FUCK YOU, ILLINOIS.
EatTinker 4 months ago
@EatTinker suck dick bitch !!!!!!!!! u do not have any right to say that about illinois
blancora10 4 months ago
@blancora10 Actually, your mother's pet name is 'Illinois'. That's what I call her as she swings from my nuts. So when I say, "fuck you, Illinois," I'm talking about your momma, not your precious state. Is that better? Does that stop you from crying? You're welcome.
EatTinker 4 months ago
whata shit country
isobodari1 4 months ago
STUPID
ThtKidWithTheCamera 4 months ago
poor americans, recording feds a crime? swear down, are there not killers and rapists that they could be ?
mickeyO95 4 months ago
...Good luck Allison, I/we hope you win...
arromac 4 months ago
Justice is found on the blade of a knife...
TheManInTheMasks 4 months ago
And people ask why I have little respect for police. Good and bad in all, no doubt, but the existence of a few principled cops doesn't mean we can ignore the rampant corruption and abuse of power.
coasterman1234 4 months ago
nother chi-town clip /watch?v=6s0DAN7CzmE don't slave us bro!
KRAZEEKOZ 4 months ago
It's called KGB!!!!
yuradinamo 4 months ago
Land of the free, they said!
krogan92 4 months ago
thugs with badges
peacewavenow 5 months ago
Shit why couldnt they just make him delete the damn video instead of wasting all the damn time and trouble for the stupid thing.
keeler1160 5 months ago
charges dropped! yayy...state appealling...awww
justinpaloma 5 months ago
@justinpaloma The state is really appealing?
enlightened1ish 5 months ago
@enlightened1ish Not yet, just indicating that they will. The state has 30 days to decide. I can't post URLs, but search the archives of techdirt for an interesting discussion.
justinpaloma 5 months ago
This is outrageous. I mean the extent of the crisis we are in is unbelievable. People seriously need to wake up. The laws they have put into place are unconstitutional therefor in my eyes not real laws. WAKE UP! THIS IS A POLICE STATE! See people don't want to talk about politics because it's a tough subject; well you better start caring before it's too late.
JTCodel 5 months ago
The united states sucks now...don't film the SS
12gaugeG 5 months ago
Now I'm all about establishing a record for the Common Law but it would seem to me that this along with other videos referenced in this one is just another exercise in citizen intimidation. It's healthy to fight for our rights every now and again but if these guys really think they can or, worse, think they should follow-through with nullifying their accountability as PUBLIC SERVANTS to THE PUBLIC (at large) then that's just infuriating.
secobi 5 months ago
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secobi 5 months ago
This actually hurts my heart, much love to that man for real, and to the dude that got arrested for selling art.
ZZLe4Ni 5 months ago
This shit is fucked, I feel bad even though he was released but think of all the shit he got into. Fucking NAZIS
ZZLe4Ni 5 months ago
Land of the free. Hah. USA is nowadays worse police state than Russia.
Keinapappa 5 months ago
@Keinapappa - you're an idiot
sfiorare 5 months ago
Surprise! I'm an undercover agent. That'll be 2 years per second you recorded me!
GuydoRitchie 5 months ago
I'm so happy that the judge in this case rejected charges against Michael Allison as being unconstitutional.
gbenay 5 months ago
As the cops say. " If you have nothing to hide? You have nothing to fear." If the cops are not commiting any crimes. What are they worried about?
flamingangel999 5 months ago
Thank you Fashion lover. I'm pleased to hear that the charges were dropped...
Cristasphoto 5 months ago
This is a joke put in place only to protect
Dirty Cops / Cops who abuse their power... !! PERIOD !!
ewtng 5 months ago
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ewtng 5 months ago
These reporters belong on world news.
Ziru322 5 months ago
Class 1 felon? Technically your better off shooting the cop with a gun then a video recorder.
raw6464 5 months ago
this is BS!! I go to LACM and the cops are always walking aound recording us, and god forbid we tell them something because we'll get shot, r tasered, or arrested! why cant we record them, but they can do what ever the Fu-k they want towards us?
gtr3cords 5 months ago
just as i predicted:
google: "Strict eavesdropping law ruled unconstitutional in Illinois case"
An Illinois judge ruled the state’s eavesdropping law unconstitutional as applied to a man who faced up to to 75 years in prison for secretly recording his encounters with police officers and a judge.
the media really hyped this case, they know joe public wants to hear that government is unjust, so they pander to these know-nothings day & night
sfiorare 5 months ago
@sfiorare The media hyped this case? They were doing their job for once at least the reporters in this video were. Rare to see reporters now go after injustice by the police so I give these reporters two thumbs up and a huge thank you for bringing attention to this. Can't stop now though, now we have to go after the law itself and purge it from this state, and indeed the country.
enlightened1ish 5 months ago
@enlightened1ish - yep, it was hyped, 75 years? no way
sfiorare 5 months ago
@sfiorare Well add it up yourself. Five counts with a possible sentence of fifteen years each........
enlightened1ish 5 months ago
@enlightened1ish - he was never going to get any time
sfiorare 5 months ago
@enlightened1ish ....... Correct !! The rules should be balanced.
MrAnonSC 5 months ago
Record every time you face a cop and worry not about the little badge wearing
hip2dwise 5 months ago
iLLEGAL?THIS IS A RIDICULOUS LAW AND IT SHOWS THAT WE ARE NO LONGER THE LAND OF THE FREE!
mrbuck1188 5 months ago
iLLEGAL?
mrbuck1188 5 months ago
the charges have been dropped, but still THIS FUCKING OUTRAGEOUS, HOW A STATE STATUTE CAN BE PASSED THAT GOES AGAINST THE 1st Admendment... WTF!
vWaLLBangz 5 months ago
@vWaLLBangz True and now wipe this law from the books or we need to elect people who will. This cannot be used against any other person ever. The charges may have been dropped against this guy bu the Orwellian law still exists.
enlightened1ish 5 months ago
hahahhahahaha , america is a joke after the patriot act law ... we are no different than soviet russia, communist china , north korea , you just have the ability to buy more material things than the aforementioned countries ... way to go Micheal Allison ....
ubermensch81 5 months ago
then the cops should not be able to use dash cams unless the citizens agree to be video recorded as well.
ecarrfan01 5 months ago
Everyone must flood the street en masse with cameras & film, video, photograph, record the police... Your freedom is being taken from you.
CeltoSaxonKnight 5 months ago
Recording tax funded employees in public, doing their jobs, should not be illegal. Similar cases, even in IL, have resulted in a jury nullification. What's sad is the moronic States Attorney in Robinson sees no problem in wasting tax payer money for a case that will result in the same verdict, not guilty. I do believe that Allison should have complied with city ordinances though. His claims of a vehicle theft and title falsification ring by local law enforcement is borderline insane. Contined >>
iixdotbe 5 months ago
Many properties in small towns such as Robinson and Bridgeport are overrun with unsightly junk and those ordinances, although shitty for person getting served, do a lot of good to the neighbors that have to put up with that kind of disregard for property. Like it or not, if homes nearby fall into this it has a direct and negative affect on you and your own property. I've seen it many times. What neighbor isn't going to complain to the city who has defunct cars laying about? I sure as hell would.
iixdotbe 5 months ago
Folks welcome to the new USSA-Union of Socialist States of America.
RonSafreed 5 months ago
@RonSafreed
Unfortunately you're right. It is very similar that we in the Eastern European communist bloc used to live like. For us luckily it ended 20 years ago.
ManfredZaturek 5 months ago
haha, i love how he calls him Alison
CJEChurchill 5 months ago
Coming soon to your town! Marshall law!
Drakencoo 5 months ago
My husband and I both think that they're TRYING to push peoples' buttons just so that we will start a revolt so that they have an excuse to arrest all of us! :(
1Shawndra 5 months ago
Tom Wiesmen you are an Anti-American. I hope your family is ashamed of you. I hope all your friends, if you even have any, despise you for prosecuting this case. I hope you commit a serious crime, and get caught, and sent to Federal Ass Pounding Prison. I bet you are a little law breaker Mr. Wiesmen. I bet your the biggest hypocrite you know. I hope everywhere you walk, people stare at you because your an anti-American douche bag.
No comment? You don't even have the spine to defend it
BrownanDownable 5 months ago
The Officer who arrested this man should be deeply ashamed of himself. That Officer must not have a conscious. I hope he gets fired. Fire that stupid fucking Anti-American cock sucking cop who arrested this man. Don't stand for this shit. I support my hometown Police Officers. And I would be raising hell if this shit was allowed in my state. What the fuck is wrong with Illinois. I will never step foot in Illinois, fuck that Nazi ass state.
BrownanDownable 5 months ago
Also this is just so the cops can cover up whatever they want so they don't get in trouble for doing wrong.
scupking 5 months ago
I can't believe this.......There are bad people out hurting other people yet this guy that took a video is going to to jail for taking a video. I still can not believe this at all.. Cops just don't want videos of them doing what they shouldn't be doing.
scupking 5 months ago
This is fucking so stupid and why I believe America is going on a slippery slope down.
brandoncoolver 5 months ago
This is absolutely abuse of power and a huge waste of money to the tax payers.
danbenkert 5 months ago
This is truly unconstitutional at all levels and a slap in the face to America's Founding Fathers.
indesign14 5 months ago
I think the reason for not dropping the charges and proceeding with the prosecution of this man is they want to send a message that if you tape the police you will endure harsh punishment. A message of fear and tyranny is exactly what they are trying to send. Let's send them a message back in one massive American fuck you!
enlightened1ish 5 months ago
Good grief! The war is right here at home people. 75 years is the kind of sentence that happens in third world countries that are falling apart. Wake up folks and let's fight for this man as well as our freedoms!!!
Cristasphoto 5 months ago 14
@Cristasphoto at least the charges were dropped.
fashionhistorylover 5 months ago
If this offends you then go to TheCopBlock youtube page and support people in the fight against this
Jioxer 5 months ago
Question is, what are we going to do about this?
SoulUltima597 5 months ago
@SoulUltima597 Freak the fuck out or make people more aware of what is going on by showing everyone you know this video :)
Jioxer 5 months ago
Gestapo
AdamElseify 5 months ago
Illinois is the WORST. They are so deep in a shit basket even the fly's are choking.
trick29420 5 months ago
Illinois is the WORST. They are so deep in a shit basket even the fly's are choking.
trick29420 5 months ago
PHUCK THE 5-0.
trick29420 5 months ago
it's freedom of the press - the first amendment - who the fuck let this law be passed - this is some serious bullshit - if policemen don't have to be responsible for their actions - they can do whatever they want. Does that sound like a good idea. Next thing u know they'll be trying to take away our rights to guns.
bennett5058 5 months ago
Don't re-elect any lawmaker who supports this law. Find out their position on this before voting and if they are a yay then throw them out of office.
enlightened1ish 5 months ago
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WakeUpSleepIsDeath 5 months ago
Thats fucking bullshit! If thats getting enforced in most states that means the cops can get away with murder and we can't do a goddamned thing about it! WTF!
kageryu311 5 months ago
Does this really surprise anyone that this would be happening in Obama's back yard, with friends like George Soros, Bill Ayers, and his Cloward-piven strategy moving full speed ahead. When he took office unemployment ins. lasted for 26 weeks, usually with 1 extention if you needed it, now it's 2 years and he wants to make it 3, in other words Welfare No.2. Also welfare has went up 54% since he took office, once again CLOWARD-PIVEN strategy, he's trying to collapse the West, "his fathers dream"
dawghow 5 months ago 2
@dawghow
What the fuck are you talking about?
SoulUltima597 5 months ago
Commisar Wisemann has spoken, he says, "even the best of the gentiles should be killed"....
DIEversity202 5 months ago
Michael Allison is a hero! We must support this brother!
DIEversity202 5 months ago
@DIEversity202
amen to that!
garyomglol 5 months ago
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DIEversity202 5 months ago
Ron Paul - "The Second Amendment is not about hunting deer or keeping a pistol in your nightstand, its about preventing tyranny."
Ron Paul 2012.
Anapwntian 5 months ago 2
how are you suppose to keep those stupid cops in check?
BillyGunns01 5 months ago
England had it right. Time to get out in the streets and start killing cops and burning down buildings.
The government is supposed to be there to HELP the people not HELP themselves. Time to burn obama and his corporations to the ground.
Eatmybologna 5 months ago
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TheR88R 5 months ago
this, americans, is why were all supposed to have guns.
TheR88R 5 months ago
@SmartiesGoMad Maybe we could use a little help down here from out friends up north. I would imagine that most Canadians look upon the people of this country with pity now. If the situation were reversed I know I would.
enlightened1ish 5 months ago
@SmartiesGoMad I agree as the proper response to something like 9/11 would have been to strengthen and not dismantle our rights. This tells me something is fishy with the government account of 9/11. Regardless though, now we have to deal with this creeping tyranny.
enlightened1ish 5 months ago
This video makes me s