NY Police Arrest Woman For Videotaping Them From Her Front Yard

[MNeagle]

Rochester Police Arrest Woman For Videotaping Them From Her Front Yard

By Carlos Miller -... (http://www.pixiq.com/contributors/carlosmiller)
A woman was arrested for videotaping police from her front yard in Rochester, New York.

The woman, who is unidentified at this point, was recording a traffic stop where police had a man handcuffed on May 12th. The video was uploaded to Blip TV today.

The cops noticed her recording and started hassling her with absurd notions.

“I don’t feel safe with you standing behind me, so I’m going to ask you to go into your house,” the cop said.

“You seem very anti-police … due to what you said to me before you started taping me.”

It is not clear what she said before she started recording, but if she said anything threatening, they would have arrested her at that moment.

She ended up getting handcuffed and taken away after she refused to walk into her house, even though she was clearly on her own property.

A friend or relative ended up taking the camera and we see her being led away.

Neighbors who witnessed the interaction confirmed she had done nothing wrong.
Meanwhile, the man they had originally handcuffed was released.

UPDATE: The woman's name is Emily Good. She was charged with obstructing government administration. I'm looking forward to her lawsuit.

UPDATE II: The cop's name is Mario Masic.

http://www.pixiq.com/article/rochester-police-arrest-woman-for-videotaping-them

[Dogman]

Tried the link, got a page full of hash, other pages at the site worked some others did not.?

It is bad that you can not stand on your own property and do what you want, when you are not doing anything illegal.

This pisses me off.

Hope she files on them for violating her rights on her property.

[MNeagle]

http://www.pixiq.com/article/rochester-police-arrest-woman-for-videotaping-them (link

this one any better?

[Dogman]

http://www.pixiq.com/article/rochester-police-arrest-woman-for-videotaping-them (http://link

this one any better?

No showing server not found?

Edit: your link was not complete, still shows page not found.

[Serpo]

Wonder why she seemed anti police............hahahahha

[Horn]

What?

Don't you guys know it's a police policy to arrest anyone not follow orders?

[MNeagle]

No showing server not found?

Edit: your link was not complete, still shows page not found.

Sorry, don't know what the problem is. It's on the right hand side on Drudge tonight if you'd like to source it from there.

[Dogman]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7ZkFZkejv8&feature=player_embedded

Love his cussing. NOT

[Dogman]

Sorry, don't know what the problem is. It's on the right hand side on Drudge tonight if you'd like to source it from there.

Same here? Tried that link and site , no joy. But as you can see I did find something better! ;D

[mrnhtbr2232]

The whole safety meme is one the greatest propaganda accomplishments of the modern age. When coupled with terrorism it creates an anxiety and need for comfort that the government is happy to provide. When mixed with the police, it creates false hero worship and teaches compliance as the way to get by. And when blended with fascism it is represented to say the herd is more important than the individual.

In this particular case, there were rights and there was also a common sense attribute. Personally, if I was going to film the police in action, I would attempt to be as covert as possible. I realize the principles here, but absolutes are the fastest way to get your arms broken. Case in point: Officer Masic used a completely bogus excuse to set the stage for eventual arrest - his personal safety.

Safety has another troubling aspect - who is in charge of defining its meaning. We as individuals understand at a base level what safety is, but modern life is more about interaction and some instincts are kicked to the curb. As a result, we as a society tend to accept authority's definition of safety as both important and exciting. Without a reputation (false as it is) and stimulation to maintain our attention, safety would just as easily fade to the background and life would -surprise- go on without noticeable change except awareness things were calmer.

The woman in the video had every Constitutional right to film from her own property. But this is 2011, not 1850. Caveat emptor.

[SWRichmond]

You guys need to hear the key words: "we don't feel safe with you (fill in the blank...)"

These are the legalese words that invoke the almighty "officer safety" trump card that cancels your Constitutional Rights.

Edit: that looked like kidnapping to me.

Rule #1: when you confront the police and they act like assholes, don't get hysterical when they arrest you.

[willie pete]

Not sure, it may be NY, maybe IN, but the cops are arresting people for videotaping them under the states 2-party recording/eavesdropping laws...it's not the video part they use, it's the audio portion....in those states it's OK to video record in Public, but to audio record, you need Both parties consent, and the cops are using that to arrest people

Reminds me of what that cop told me...."we aren't there to play fair, we're there to win" ...he went on to say "if I have to cold-cock you to win or get an edge, I will" ......that's an insight into the mind of a cop, in fact when I see a cop roll up, I Expect him to shoot someone.....

[Hatha Sunahara]

This is a perfect example of how a police state works. The vast majority of people understand how brutal and ruthless the Police are, and what a bottomless hell hole the justice system is, so they do whatever the police tell them, but generally avoid the police entirely. There are those who are a bit more educated who believe they have constitutional rights and try to exercise them. These people are the ones who get disillusioned on their first encounter on the wrong side of the police. The police and the courts instill fear in the people and call it 'law enforcement'. It is merely enforcement. There is nothing lawful about it.

Hatha

[willie pete]

this is old; but it really disturbed me. How the SCOTUS ruled in favor of "No Knock, Warrantless Searches"

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/05/16/supreme-court-upholds-warrantless-search-of-apartment-based-on-marijuana-smell/

[Awoke]

If this is the case, then anyone who has ever been recorded by a NWO pig's dash-cam has grounds to arrest the offending officer.

[iOWNme]

The woman should should have replied that she doesnt feel safe with armed goons outside her home, so she is filming for her protection.

But then again, this woman wont sue this man for damages. She will likely cry and scream on the internet, but never actually do anything about it.

EDIT: Which translates to the idea that his life is far more important and valuable than hers. This is the mentality ALL KOPS have. They will torture, hurt, kill, and meme......in the name of THEIR safety.

[Half Sense]

Why don't people filming cops just put the camera down somewhere out of the way and let it do its thing? They'll get much cleaner video without all the hand-held movement, plus they will likely not draw the attention of the cops. That woman could have sat quietly on her porch and never been hassled. Or she could have gone back inside and retrieved the camera later.

[collector]

The cop should be charged criminally or at a minimum should be sued in civil court for damages resulting from the trespass and false arrest.
Word to the wise - fence your property and maintain a locked gate ! No trespassing and beware of dog sign, this requires officer s***bag to breach your perimeter, possibly deal with a viscous dog in order to violate your rights.

Section 1983/Police Brutality Law
Police brutality, or the excessive or unnecessary use of power by law enforcement officials, is a crime and a violation of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution. No one can forget the images of blatant police brutality in the case of Rodney King; however, police brutality law covers more than just assault and more than just police officers. Some examples include:

Excessive force

Sexual abuse

Racial profiling

Surveillance abuse

Verbal attacks

False Arrest

Corruption

The amount of physical force allowed by the law is dependent upon the behavior of the accused. The use of physical force is not allowed if the accused has fully cooperated. In any case, the use of excessive physical force by law enforcement officials is considered assault and the police officer and law enforcement agency can be held liable for compensatory and punitive damages.

[iOWNme]

Charges dismissed against woman arrested while videotaping traffic stop from her front yard


http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/06/28/charges-dismissed-against-woman-arrested-while-videotaping-traffic-stop-from-her-front-yard/



The case against a 28-year-old woman charged with obstructing governmental administration after refusing a police officer’s order to leave her front yard while she was videotaping a traffic stop has been dismissed.
WHEC reported (http://www.whec.com/news/stories/s2174896.shtml) a judge dismissed the case against Emily Good of Rochester, New York on Monday because there was insufficient evidence of a crime.
Good was arrested while she filmed police officers conducting a traffic stop (http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/06/23/woman-arrested-for-videotaping-traffic-stop-from-her-front-yard/) in front of her home. Good's recording shows the officers saying that they feel threatened by her standing behind them because she seemed "very anti-police."
The arrest added to the already heated debate (http://reason.com/archives/2010/12/07/the-war-on-cameras) over videotaping police officers.
In a joint statement, Mayor Tom Richards, City Council President Lovely Warren and Rochester Police Chief James Sheppard said they agreed that the case should be dismissed.

"We believe that the incident that led to Ms. Good's arrest and the subsequent ticketing for parking violations of vehicles belonging to members of an organization associated with Ms. Good raise issues with respect to the conduct of Rochester Police Officers that require an internal review," the statement said. "A review into both matters has been initiated."

"Police officers must be able to cope with a high degree of stress while performing oftentimes dangerous duties, relying on their training and experience to guide their behavior. As routine as a traffic stop may appear, it has proven over time to be a potentially dangerous activity for police. Nonetheless, police must conduct themselves with appropriate respect for the rights of those involved or who are observing their actions."


Donald Thompson, attorney for Emily Good, said they may sue (http://www.whec.com/news/stories/S2176499.shtml?cat=565) one of the police officers involved in her arrest.

"Her stated reason for video taping in the first place was that three white officers were stopping a young black male," Thompson said. "And she's obviously attuned to social issues and concerns. There's nothing wrong with monitoring the course of those proceedings to make sure the correct procedures are being followed."If this lady doesnt sue this Cop PERSONALLY for civil damages, she has no room to speak. She should shut her mouth and lick the boots.

Or she can choose to be an American, where it is her DUTY to make sure hardcore abuses like this do not continue, by using the LAW for what it was designed for.

[Ponce]

Lot more info at link and with new videos........even the cops are mad about the arrest.
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UPDATE - All charges have been dropped against Emily Good.

Get the details from the DA's office here:

http://www.whec.com/news/stories/s2174896.shtml

Good's attorney, Stephanie Stare, had asked for the charges to be dismissed. In court Monday, the District Attorney's office says based on a review of the evidence, there was no legal basis to go forward. The charge was withdrawn and the judge dismissed the case.

Good was asked if she would do it over again. "Yes, I would do it again. And I would encourage other people to do the same thing. Carry a camera. Stand your ground. Go to the scene of flashing lights and observe what's going on. Keep a safe distance."

KaeLyn Rich, a spokeswoman for the Rochester office of the New York Civil Liberties Union afterwards called city police actions "a disgusting disregard for an individual's First Amendment rights to videotape in public spaces. I hope we can repair the relationship between the community and the police by holding police accountable, and making sure police officers are getting the training they need to respect people's constitutional rights."

A joint statement issued by Mayor Tom Richards, City Council President Lovely Warren and Rochester Police Chief James Sheppard says they support the decision of the District Attorney's Office to dismiss the charges against Good.

Click here to watch the video of Chief Sheppard's statement.

The statement continues, "We believe that the incident that led to Ms. Good's arrest and the subsequent ticketing for parking violations of vehicles belonging to members of an organization associated with Ms. Good raise issues with respect to the conduct of Rochester Police Officers that require an internal review. A review into both matters has been initiated."

"Police officers must be able to cope with a high degree of stress while performing oftentimes dangerous duties, relying on their training and experience to guide their behavior. As routine as a traffic stop may appear, it has proven over time to be a potentially dangerous activity for police. Nonetheless, police must conduct themselves with appropriate respect for the rights of those involved or who are observing their actions."

"Whatever the outcome of the internal review, we want to make clear that it is not the policy or practice of the Rochester Police Department to prevent citizens from observing its activities - including photographing or videotaping - as long as it does not interfere with the safe conduct of those activities. It is also not the policy or practice of the Department to selectively enforce laws in response to the activities of a group or individual. This has always been the case and it is being reinforced within the Department, so that it will be abundantly clear to everyone."





Update on Jun 24, 2011 at 10:49 PM by DailyBail
Thorough update added above which includes background on the story, new video, reaction from fellow officers, and retaliation from Rochester police against supporters of the woman arrested, Emily Good. The updates are even more interesting than the original video itself.

http://dailybail.com/home/police-state-usa-woman-arrested-for-filming-cops-from-her-fr.html

[dys]

The interesting thing about these police abuse stories is that they are allowed...even encouraged, to be fleshed out and debated. Has anyone else noticed that certain issues are continually suppressed, while others are permitted to be dissected and even see the light of day in the MSM? I'm reminded of the illuminati game card that had a hippy beating up a cop.

[freespirit]

The interesting thing about these police abuse stories is that they are allowed...even encouraged, to be fleshed out and debated. Has anyone else noticed that certain issues are continually suppressed, while others are permitted to be dissected and even see the light of day in the MSM? I'm reminded of the illuminati game card that had a hippy beating up a cop.


that is an excellent diversionary tactic, whereby allowing and/or encouraging open debate on some issues serves a two-fold purpose...first, it gives the general public the illusion that they are somehow helping influence policy by participating in debates on these issues (like their opinion matters, lol) and secondly, distracts them from bigger issues that should be more closely focused on.

simple distraction, dys.
bonus points for noticing their tactics!

[Half Sense]

that is an excellent diversionary tactic, whereby allowing and/or encouraging open debate on some issues serves a two-fold purpose...first, it gives the general public the illusion that they are somehow helping influence policy by participating in debates on these issues (like their opinion matters, lol) and secondly, distracts them from bigger issues that should be more closely focused on.

simple distraction, dys.
bonus points for noticing their tactics!

Third, it allows TPTB to identify potential adversarial groups and individuals.

[dys]

If you check out the comments sections of MSM stories pertaining to police abuse, the public opinion is remarkably uniform. Also true on mainstream forums. There is a reason these stories are allowed to run wild, although it might not yet be apparent. All part of the plan.