Police Officer Lies and Threatens Man Video Recording Cops

Cops that lie need to die! Any police officer that lies is a bad cop and should be removed from the streets in a body bag.

Virginia law for recording cops - An individual can record or disclose wire, oral, or electronic communications to which he is a party, or if one party to the communication consents. Otherwise, it is a felony. Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-62.

A lawyer's recording of a telephone conversation with the consent of one, but not all, parties to the conversation was found to be legal, though unethical, under Virginia law. U.S. v. Smallwood, 365 F.Supp.2d 689 (2005).

Under the statute, consent is not required for the taping of a non-electronic communication uttered by a person who does not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in that communication. See definition of "oral communication," Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-61; Belmer v. Commonwealth, 553 S.E.2d 123 (Va. App. 2001).

First Amendment protects right to videotape in public.

Norfolk, VA -- A Norfolk General District Court judge has ruled that a man who was arrested when he continued to videotape a public demonstration even after police asked him to stop could not be convicted of disorderly conduct.

The defendant, Alton Robinson, was standing on the sidewalk on Goff Street near Huntersville Park in Norfolk on April 23, 2011, observing and filming a New Black Panther Party march. When a police officer nearby saw Robinson's camera pointed toward his car, he told Robinson he needed permission to film him. Robinson challenged the police officers' assertions and was ultimately arrested for failure to produce an ID and for violating Norfolk's film ordinance. The latter charge was later changed to disorderly conduct.

The judge found Robinson not guilty of both refusing to identify himself and disorderly conduct. Most of the incident was captured on film, since Robinson's camera remained on during the confrontation with police.

ACLU of Virginia cooperating attorney Patrick Anderson and ACLU of Virginia Dunn Fellow Thomas Okuda Fitzpatrick appeared in court on Robinson's behalf today.

"This is a specific victory for Mr. Robinson, but also a general victory for the First Amendment and anyone who has been harassed and abused by the police," said Anderson. "The police do not have the right to arrest people just because they don't like them, but that's what appears to have happened here."

"The recent increase in the number of confrontations with police involving filming in public has been alarming," said Fitzpatrick. "We've been in contact with individuals detained for taking photographs inside Reagan Airport and a journalist who took pictures of the police breaking up an 'Occupy' demonstration in Richmond."

"Law enforcement personnel need to understand that they do not operate secretly when performing their duties in public places," added Fitzpatrick. "They can and should be observed by all of us, and they can be filmed. We hope this case will send a message to police across the state that everyone has a First Amendment right to take pictures in public places—including pictures of the police."

Robinson also recorded Sgt. Phillip Dixon, who was sitting in uniform inside an unmarked car also holding a camera.

Dixon got out, walked to Robinson and asked, "Why are you recording me, sir? I'm not giving you permission to record me."

He asked who Robinson was, and Robinson gave his name.

"Mr. Robinson, I know you very well," said Dixon, who told him he was only allowed to record the march.

"If you're going to place my photograph on Facebook... I am telling you that there will be repercussions."

Officer DeAndre Hyman told Robinson, "It's against the law to record without a permit."

As Robinson protested, Hyman grabbed his camera and put it face-down on a car, where it continued to record audio of the confrontation. Police wrote Robinson a summons charging him with unlawful filming, he said. He was arrested after he refused to sign it.

A magistrate did not grant police that charge, but charged Robinson with two misdemeanors - unlawfully refusing to give his name and disorderly conduct. Based on evidence provided by Dixon and Hyman, the magistrate wrote, Robinson "tried to incite 'New Black Panthers.' "

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[serendipicus]

Just like that Boyz n the Hood cop. I bet he was a much better person prebadge.

[1775novten]

@Andrei2000PC Oh I completely agree that there is a need for cops. The reason this really aggravates me, is because this video is from where I live. And to be honest, it was my intent to become a cop when I got out of the Corps, but this sort of crap is the exact reason why I chose not to become a cop in this area. It was the officers like this that turned me off to it completely.

[Andrei2000PC]

@1775novten I would rather have cops than no cops. Be a cop if you think they are doing such a bad job. Stop talking about this lol. You are the only one talking.

[1775novten]

@Andrei2000PC If I say so what? I and a judge agree that these officers had no cause to arrest him and seize his property. These officers are lying thugs with badges. These officers even had the audacity to say that this man refused to identify himself, when you can clearly hear him give his name and even hand the officer his wallet and ID. These officers perjured themselves, yet they are never held accountable, because they are above the law.

[Andrei2000PC]

@1775novten Hey, If you say so.

[1775novten]

@Andrei2000PC I could respect that if it were a matter of opinion; however, it is not. These cops clearly and blatantly had no cause to arrest him and violated his rights. And you are not only condoning their behavior, but actually perpetuating it by encouraging this behavior and willing to participate in it yourself. This isn't a matter of opinion, but a matter of law and the Constitution that many have died defending. I think you should re-evaluate your "opinion".

[Andrei2000PC]

@1775novten Sorry. I do have my opinons as anyone else. We all are different. Even if it means right or wrong in the world. Hope you can understand.

[VoodooPolitico]

Typical redneck cop assholes. (Yes, even black guys can be redneck assholes.)

They demand ultimate immediate action to their "orders", legal or not. "YOU WILL RESPECT MY AUTHORITY!!"

HOWEVER, the main asshole pig that attacked the photographer really has a set of pipes on him. He should be a TV/Radio announcer. What a voice. I wonder how many people he has falsely arrested wondered about his voice? Am I being arrested by a commercial announcer?

[erickleandro]

FUCK THIS PIG

[erieejustice911]

This is what happenes when you shoot a relative of a cop while on 911 asking for help. If you go to you tube Erie Parties /Joel Atkin there is the 911 call which is missing 20 to 30 seconds,a video of me telling what I want answers to,and below the video is the link to Face Book which has all the papers supporting my questions and what my son said happened that day.If you see self defence please send to as many people as you can and add to your playlist.Stay safe out thereThank You and God Bless