Rhode Island Prosecutor Suspended After Arrest

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Devon Flanagan Hogan, a Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General, was arrested for trespassing after refusing to leave the Clarke Cooke House restaurant in Newport. The arrest gained attention due to police body camera footage showing Flanagan arguing with officers and warning them they would "regret" the arrest. Attorney General Peter Neronha swiftly responded by placing Flanagan on six months of unpaid leave and issuing an apology to the Newport Police Department. The incident raises questions about conduct and accountability for law enforcement officials. The video shows the officers approaching someone from the restaurant and asking if “they want them trespassed.” The person clasps his hands and responds saying, “Trespass, yeah. Cuff ’em, please.” When the officer says Flanagan and people who were with her are trespassing, she says “We’re not trespassing, you haven’t notified us that we’re trespassing.” “What did I just say to you? You’re trespassing,” says the officer, who is not identified in the video. “I’m an AG. I’m an AG,” Flanagan later says. “Good for you,” the officer says. Eventually, Flanagan is put in a patrol vehicle and says, “Buddy, you’re gonna regret this. You’re gonna regret it.”

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FAQ

What charges was Devon Flanagan Hogan arrested for?

Willful tresspass.

What was Devon Flanagan Hogan's job?

Special Assistant Attorney General for Rhode Island.

What is the penalty for willful tresspass in Rhode Island?

A conviction for misdemeanor willful trespass is punishable by up to a year in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

Takeaways

High-ranking officials are held to a high standard of conduct, and failure to meet those standards will have consquences.
Even when people are under the influence, they are accountable for their actions.

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‘A long road ahead of her’: R.I. prosecutor arrested in Newport placed on six-month, unpaid leave, attorney general says Rhode Island assistant AG suspended after warning officers they would 'regret' her arrest Rhode Island prosecutor put on unpaid leave after warning ‘You’re gonna regret this’ during arrest

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