Rhode Island, unpaid leave and Assistant Attorney General
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Officials are reviewing the arrest of Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan in Newport, according to a spokesperson for the office.
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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.
A special assistant attorney general in Rhode Island whose arrest for alleged trespassing was captured on video has been placed on unpaid leave, NBC affiliate WJAR is reporting.
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.