Any word what the outcome of this was? Around 14:14 it sounds as though they make a decision, but it is hard to make out. In the end it sounds like he says to put in report he was not cooperating (which also isn’t a crime in itself as long as you aren’t directly resisting.)
What is also disturbing is it sounds as though, from minute 8 to 14 they are coordinating the story in the background and things like saying his hands were in his pockets when he and one other person says they weren’t.
Several people on opencarry.org are saying that the person this happened to should contact an attorney. I agree with that.
Remember, this audio/video is starting to get some exposure. A large number of Philadelphia police will be watching and listening to it. They have access to this persons name and a considerable amount of personal information.
As they say, they know where he lives. He definitely needs to contact an attorney.
“like saying his hands were in his pockets”
Even if they were, what?, does Philly have a anti-pocket statute? Or is it supposed to be evidence of “furtive actions” that “disturb the” police...I mean, “peace”?
“What is also disturbing is it sounds as though, from minute 8 to 14 they are coordinating the story in the background and things like saying his hands were in his pockets when he and one other person says they weren’t.”
What’s funny to me, if I didn’t make clear, was what, if anything, would his pockets have to do with anything?If he was openly carrying I assume that means it was in a holster. Even if he didn’t proffer his hands when the cop came charging at him, what’s the problem? Was the cop afraid the guy would pull another gun out of his pocket? Or a switchblade? Why, if he’s got a gun right there on his hip?
It’s absurd. These guys aren’t just thugs, they’re idiots.