"You and I can debate that all day long and you have clear arguments," Gee said, addressing his remarks to Newbern. "But, I am in charge and we are not going to do it."
Debate is a good thing. False arrest isn't.
"Newbern was released at 9:07 p.m. but was informed by police that the field investigation would be forwarded to the university’s Committee of Academic Misconduct where he could be charged with disorderly conduct."
While they are at it, they might as well provide a copy of the report to Newbern's attorneys. Just as a courtesy of course. And they should include a summary of their earnings and assets. They are going to have to provide it eventually also.
NOT TRUE. The police will not face the slightest consequences for their actions. If there are any financial consequences at all it (which I seriously doubt), then their employer and ultimately the taxpayers will shoulder the burden.
These petit gestapo need to be held personally financially liable for their misconduct.
What is a “holster”? An empty pouch. Someone being arrested, detained, and charged for an empty pouch, in this country at least for the near future, should have recourse to unlawful arrest.