Rhode Island prosecutor put on unpaid leave after warning ‘You’re gonna regret this’ during arrest
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Rhode Island’s Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan is under review after police body camera footage recorded her warning officers “you’re gonna regret this” as she was being arrested on trespassing charges outside a Newport restaurant.
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Main Idea: Rhode Island prosecutor Devon Flanagan was placed on unpaid leave for six months after police body camera video showed her warning officers she would make them “regret” arresting her for trespassing.
Key Points:
- Flanagan was arrested outside a Newport restaurant after police said she and a friend refused to leave.
- Body camera footage shows her asking officers to turn off the camera and saying, “I’m an AG.”
- The Rhode Island attorney general said she did not meet the office’s standards and apologized to the officers.
- Flanagan’s lawyer did not comment, and it is unclear what her job status would be if she is convicted.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The leave may reduce trust in Rhode Island’s attorney general office and raise concerns about fairness when public lawyers break the rules.
Positive Impact
The review and apology may reassure taxpayers that misconduct by a state prosecutor can face consequences.
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