Twincities.com just reported about a case in Little Canada, Minnesota, where Andrew Henderson was recently charged with two misdemeanors: obstruction of legal process and disorderly conduct. His crime? Henderson was videotaping two Ramsey County sheriff deputies as they were assisting a bloody-faced man outside of his apartment complex.
Henderson, who regularly carries his camera around to take video, was standing thirty feet away from the officers, merely observing the situation. Jacqueline Muellner, an officer on the scene, promptly approached Henderson and confiscated his camera, to which he claimed, what I am doing is legal.
This is just one more in a slew of national cases concerning the video recording of on duty police officers – especially when they are arresting an individual.
Andrew Henderson, well-versed on the law and his rights, stood his ground even after his equipment was confiscated, calmly reminding Muellner that he simply wanted to record in a public space. Which is perfectly legal.
I’m eager to see what comes of this case, as it may have implications with similar cases down the line regarding video cameras and recording the police.
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