Id like to see a little more detailed reporting on how the NYC cops made the leap from pulling him over for running a red light (a relatively minor traffic infraction usually resulting in a traffic ticket) to searching his vehicle.
Now that I think about it, in most states you are required to tell the officer that you have a weapon. In NYC, that admission will get you a search, and maybe a complimentary rough up.
Is it just me or did some very stupid NYC cops just make themselves a very dangerous enemy? Revenge is a dish best served cold.