Who cares if it was some setup. Everything would of been caught on camera. If the situation was reversed you would be pissed off.
Why are you in favor of losing rights like being able to videotape public events?
I have been illegally threatened by a police officer for asking his name when getting a seat belt ticket (when I had it on). If I had a camera on me, I would of been protected.
Situational ethics, and FR standard