Video of 2002 arrest by Officer David Romeo

A video shot by a bystander during a Sept. 21, 2002 car show in Wildwood, N.J., shows Wildwood police officer David Romeo arresting John Hruska, of Leesburg. Romeo is on trial facing official misconduct charges. The jury was shown the video today by the prosecution. The audio is turned off because of offensive language.

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[kgm1984]

My only complaint is, that it took too long to body slam and handcuff him.

[cardigan3000]

“Citizens may resist unlawful arrest to the point of taking an arresting officer's life if necessary.” Plummer v. State, 136 Ind. 306. This premise was upheld by the Supreme Court of the United States in the case: John Bad Elk v. U.S., 177 U.S. 529. The Court stated:

[MajorRick12345]

@Emptybottleofgin cop got what he deserved.. pressofatlanticcity. com/ news/ breaking/ article_e3b38578-64d9-11df-828­b-001cc4c03286. html you'll need to put it all together

[MajorRick12345]

@Shadowcaster316 here are just a few examples::  constitution. org / uslaw / defunlaw.txt

try that for starters

[MajorRick12345]

@NewtGunray You REALLY need some education. I'm not suggesting everyone should 'fight' the police in any manner; however, you are ONLY obligated (using your word) to 'submit to LAWFUL AUTHORITY. IF, and I emphasize 'IF,' the LEO's command/order IS UNLAWFUL, THEN you, as a citizen of the US have the constitutional right to 'resist.' You just better be sure you have it on tape (audio & video) because you will probably need it. Give respect where respect is due/earned. period

[MajorRick12345]

@jerzziegurl then ur citizens should be receiving hefty 'retirement' settlements in the form of 42 USC 1983. look it up..

[lawnsausages]

He would probably be a different person if he wasn't 5' 6

[jerzziegurl]

i live in wildwood born and raised i know this cop personally i know all these cops and they sit like vultures ready for you to say something to film them they have nothing to do its a ghost town we dont have mtv bringing attention to us this is what our cops do. our clubs are prejudice against us you speak and you have no idea this aint seaside heights this is the real jersey shore! this is what happens here we have no rights

[jerzziegurl]

@NewtGunray your a dumbass

[Onneff69]

Don't now the story behind this, or if the cop was right or wrong. I do know that in general, the cops in the Wildwoods (and the towns themselves) will NOT put up with the same kinds of crap that the cops up in Seaside Heights & some other places do. So maybe Punks and "tough guys" should stay up there where they can have more of the place to themselves.

[ShhDontMove]

@Shadowcaster316 Dude he just gave you the fucking information, google the shit jesus christ.