Prosecutor arrested for trespassing tells cop on body cam
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“It was after all, fast and furious,” attorney John Grasso told The Post of chaotic bodycam footage that showed his client, Veronica Hannan, and Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Hogan Flanagan cuffed by police for alleged trespassing at the Clarke Cooke House restaurant in Newport on Thursday.
Devon Hogan Flanagan, a Rhode Island Assistant AG, was arrested after a viral clash with police. Here's what we know about her job status and charges.
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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.
While being arrested for trespassing, Devon Flanagan, an assistant attorney general in Rhode Island, told officers, "You're gonna regret this."
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'You're gonna regret this': RI Asst. AG Devon Flanagan berates police while under arrest
A Rhode Island special assistant attorney general who was arrested in Newport last week berated police over body camera footage while being trespassed.
Rhode Island's assistant attorney general, Devon Hogan Flanagan, was arrested Thursday for allegedly causing a scene at a Newport restaurant and refusing to leave. The exchange was recorded by an officer's body-worn camera.
Police bodycam shows Special Assistant AG Devon Hogan Flanagan arrested at Clarke Cooke House in Newport after refusing to leave restaurant.