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Title: ABC News Reporter Arrested After Police Said His Camera Put “Their Lives in Danger”
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Free Thought Project
URL Source: http://thefreethoughtproject.com/lo ... ographing-mouthing-off-police/
Published: May 29, 2015
Author: John Vibes
Post Date: 2015-05-29 08:48:29 by Deckard
Keywords: None
Views: 7630
Comments: 55
Baton Rouge, LA – WBRZ-TV reporter Brett Buffington was arrested on Thursday morning for attempting to take photos of a crime scene, and then later “mouthing off” to officer on the scene.
Buffington was charged with interfering with an officer and intimidating a public official. The police claim that Buffington “interfered” with a burglary investigation around 2:30 in the early morning on Thursday.
However, according to the police department’s version of events, Buffington was simply doing his job as a journalist and attempting to investigate a crime just as the police allegedly were.
The police report stated that Buffington disobeyed police officers when they asked him to leave the area, but instead took photos. The officers said that the flash from the camera diverted their attention and put “their lives in danger.”
After that Buffington was detained for a period of time, and given a summons to appear in court on a criminal offense and was again told to leave. Buffington did leave this time, however, as he was walking away, he said to the officers, “Hope you enjoy the rest of your career.”
This seemed to damage the officer’s ego so bad that he arrested the journalist.
Hopefully WBRZ will stand by their reporter, but the network has been unclear about their position thus far, making only the following statement:
“WBRZ is working with our employee and the Baton Rouge Police Department to determine the full details of what occurred,” WBRZ News Director Chuck Bark said in an email response to The Advocate.
The Baton Rouge police department has its share of unscrupulous cops. For starters, Buffington is the second person in 6 months to be arrested for recording or photographing police.
In December, a Virginia man visiting a friend in Baton Rouge was thrown to the ground, assaulted and arrested after filming an officer roughing someone up.
In February, the BRPD came under fire after they made a parade float mocking a woman for being raped as a child.
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The officers said that the flash from the camera diverted their attention and put “their lives in danger.”
The magic words that exonerate cops from any criminal action.
First amendment?
I guess these ignorant jackboots never heard of it. (1 image)
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#15. To: Gatlin, misterwhite (#14) (Edited)
What is important here is that you forgetting what is important here.
All that matters to you is the cops' "feelings'.
You clowns really hate the First Amendment, don't you?
If only he had done like you would have done and knelt down to lick his boots.
Look guys - this is what reporters do, they report news.
This was news no matter how trivial whitey wants to make it.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#16. To: Deckard, misterwhite (#15) (Edited)
Don't let me bother you, officer
Ooops.
Just a few more officer. I'm a REPORTER, you know.
What do you mean....you can't see anything, officer?
#17. To: Gatlin (#16)
Are you posting from the sixties?
Wake up leather-boy, it's the 21st century.
Explain to us all why a cop "feared for his life" from a reporter who used a flash?
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#18. To: Deckard, misterwhite (#13)
What part of "doing his job" do you not understand?
The part where “doing his job” interferes with an officer and obstructs or hinders any officer in the performance of his duty.
#19. To: Deckard (#17)
Explain to us all why a cop "feared for his life" from a reporter who used a flash?
Nah, you explain how you know this is WHAT the officer said.
Because the reporter said it?
Oh, then reporters never lie....right, Brian Williams?
#20. To: Gatlin (#18)
The part where “doing his job” interferes with an officer and obstructs or hinders any officer in the performance of his duty.
However, according to the police department’s version of events, Buffington was simply doing his job as a journalist and attempting to investigate a crime just as the police allegedly were.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#21. To: Deckard (#15)
You clowns really hate the First Amendment, don't you?
Nope, and I don't abuse it or try to intentionally stretch it to its limits eitehr.
#22. To: Deckard (#20)
But that did not include setting of camera flashes in the officers faces.
#23. To: Gatlin (#21)
Nope, and I don't abuse it or try to intentionally stretch it to its limits eitehr.
A reporter covering a news story as part of his job is "stretching the limits" of the constitution?
Now I've heard it all.
Clueless....
Utterly clueless.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#24. To: Gatlin (#22) (Edited)
But that did not include setting of camera flashes in the officers faces.
Oh yeah, that's what he did - went right up to them and pointed the flash into their faces and set off the flash.
Gosh, this reporter should be prosecuted as vigorously as the guy pointing a laser into airplane cockpits.
Good god man. are you for real?
What kind of coward fears for his life from a camera flash?
What's more likely is that the cops didn't want the reporter catching them in the act of helping themselves to some off-the-books swag.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#25. To: Deckard, misterwhite (#17)
...why a cop "feared for his life" from a reporter who used a flash?
That is complete bullshit. When Buffington arrived at the scene, police advised him not to continue any further so he wouldn’t disturb the police dogs. He was then asked a second time to move away from the police dogs, but he stayed and started taking pictures.
#26. To: Deckard (#24)
But that did not include setting of camera flashes in the officers faces.Oh yeah, that's what he did - went right up to them and pointed the flash into their faces and set off the flash.
Nah, he was about 4 feet away.
#27. To: Deckard (#23)
A reporter covering a news story as part of his job is "stretching the limits" of the constitution?
Like a reporter never lies when covering a news story as part of his job.
#28. To: Gatlin (#25)
That is complete bullshit.
The officers said that the flash from the camera diverted their attention and put “their lives in danger.”
If their attention span is that limited, it's a good thing the crime scene wasn't next to a Dunkin' Donuts.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#29. To: Deckard (#28)
The officers said that the flash from the camera diverted their attention and put “their lives in danger.”
The REPORTER said the officers said that.
Do reporters ever lie to substantiate a story?
Of course not - /S
#30. To: Deckard (#28)
This guy was a local ABC reporter...
"Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) had no problem calling out ABC when he said that they just don’t care about how trustworthy its reporters" - neither do I, nor should you.
#31. To: Deckard (#28)
Remember Jason Blair, the New York Times reporter that fabricated and plagiarized dozens of stories that appeared in the paper. It was said that the, "frequent acts of journalistic fraud" committed by Jayson Blair "represent a low point in the 152-year history of the newspaper." Tell me why I should believe a reporter….any reporter.
#32. To: Deckard (#28)
Lying about, distorting and exaggerating the news is what our media do every day.
You work for the Main Stream Media, you know that
Tell me why this reporter is trustworthy when so many are not....tell me.
#33. To: Deckard (#32)
A proliferation of the kind of junk journalism you post from has in recent years eroded much of the public trust in the media….it is now at a historic low. Keep up your “good” work, Deckard.
#34. To: Gatlin (#31)
Remember Jason Blair, the New York Times reporter that fabricated and plagiarized dozens of stories that appeared in the paper
You're comparing this reporter to Jason Blair?
Wow.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#35. To: Gatlin (#32)
Lying about, distorting and exaggerating the news is what our media do every day.You work for the Main Stream Media, you know that
Uh - no.
As I have already explained before I work at a LOCAL network affiliate.
My salary comes from local ad revenues.
I don't receive a single dime from any network.
Exaggerating the news? How has the reporter done that?
He was covering a story, the cops didn't like it so they arrested him.
If anyone is guilty of "exaggerating" it's the cops with their bullshit "I feared for my life" routine.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#36. To: Deckard (#34)
Remember Jason Blair, the New York Times reporter that fabricated and plagiarized dozens of stories that appeared in the paperYou're comparing this reporter to Jason Blair?
Wow.
I am showing that reporters lie, I am showing that Jason Blair (along with others) is proof of this.
WOW!
Just because the reporter said something here, I am to believe him?
No friggin way, Jose!!!
#37. To: Deckard (#35)
I don't receive a single dime from any network.
There are any number of pimps who do not receive a single dime for their work.
They just "love" their job.
#38. To: Deckard (#35)
If anyone is guilty of "exaggerating" it's the cops with their bullshit "I feared for my life" routine.
You have no way of knowing or proving the reporter did not exaggerate when he said that the cop said that.
Oh, just because the guy is not a cop...he is to be believed?
Not by me, thank you. I don't trust reporters and I can't stand anyone who works for the MSM.
#39. To: Gatlin (#37)
There are any number of pimps...
You'd be the expert there, leather-boy.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#40. To: Gatlin (#38)
I don't trust reporters and I can't stand anyone who works for the MSM.
Oh, my sides!!
Funniest thing you've ever posted.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#41. To: Deckard (#39)
Just learned from reading your posts, Juanita.
#42. To: Deckard (#40)
I don't trust reporters and I can't stand anyone who works for the MSM.
Especially someone who says he doesn't work for the MSM when all he does is work in support of the MSM.
Hypocrite, get a real job.
#43. To: Gatlin (#42)
Especially someone who says he doesn't work for the MSM when all he does is work in support of the MSM.
You are as clueless as that SOD character who once posted the same ignorant claptrap at LP
It's obvious that neither one of you imbeciles have a clue how a local station is owned and operated.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#44. To: Deckard (#0)
Low life degenerate.
#45. To: Gatlin (#29)
"The REPORTER said the officers said that."
Hmmmm. That would be the reporter who was arrested for being an asshole?
We can trust what he says. I'm sure he's not bitter.
#46. To: Deckard (#43)
...SOD...
Well, that places me in good company.
It's nice to hear that someone else also recognizes that you are always willfully misguided and woefully misinformed.
#47. To: misterwhite (#5)
Now that he's in trouble, he's hiding behind his "reporter" status.
It's the new "harass the cops" craze. The Cop Blockers do it all the time. Hang a "REPORTER" ID around their neck and try and aggravate the police until they act unprofessional.
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
#48. To: GrandIsland (#47)
Hang a "REPORTER" ID around their neck and try and aggravate the police until they act unprofessional.
Sure, of course.
This guy wasn't a real reporter. He got out of bed at two in the morning, ran to the crime scene just to harass the cops.
Do you really believe the shit you post?
Man, you really are a tool.
“Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul
Americans who have no experience with, or knowledge of, tyranny believe that only terrorists will experience the unchecked power of the state. They will believe this until it happens to them, or their children, or their friends.
Paul Craig Roberts#49. To: Deckard (#48)
"ran to the crime scene"
The "crime scene" was a burglary that was long over. This is "news"?
"He got out of bed at two in the morning"
His boss didn't give him the assignment. Why would he? He's a TV news reporter and a burglary isn't "TV news".
"just to harass the cops."
But that's what he did. To the point that he was arrested. He's supposed to cover the news, not make the news.
#50. To: Deckard (#0)
Brett Buffington
Sounds like a Bathhouse Barry boy toy..
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.â€
#51. To: Gatlin, Deckard (#46)
...SOD...Well, that places me in good company.
Along with the other forked-tongued, reptilian, and subversively narcissistic brethren?
It's nice to hear that someone else also recognizes that you are always willfully misguided and woefully misinformed.
Do you ever tire of projecting, lying, or engaging in demonic subterfuge like your Infernal Hero?
#52. To: Liberator (#51)
Do you ever tire of projecting, lying, or engaging in demonic subterfuge like your Infernal Hero?
I know you didn't just ask that question did you??
http://libertysflame.com/cgi-bin/readart.cgi?ArtNum=39849
Start at post 55...
“Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rapidly promoted by mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.â€
#53. To: Deckard, Gatlin (#40)
Gatlin: "I don't trust reporters and I can't stand anyone who works for the MSM."
HA!! This *is* Hilarious. I guess for Major Skidmark Burns, the only sources that report the "truth" *and* are likeable are...."alternative" sources (ooops!)
OR...as we all suspect, this space cadet's favorite "likeable" sources of truth are corrupt gubmint puppets, whores and traitors.
#54. To: CZ82, redleghunter (#52)
Oy. Yeah, I did :-)
I gave the thread you linked a cursory look (which is a trip all by itself.) All kidding aside, there is something terribly wrong this guy. Sickness and blackness of the soul or a serious mental issue? OR both? It's sad.
Another quick cursory look at a flurry of the recent posting history of Major Subversive indicates an unhealthy obsession in which he appears to celebrate the fallen and discredited men of the cloth who supposedly represent God's brethren.
#55. To: misterwhite (#49)
"just to harass the cops."But that's what he did. To the point that he was arrested. He's supposed to cover the news, not make the news.
Rhis reporter has a history of Deckard like behavior. Deckard is the tool for thinking he arrived without a "harass officers working" AGENDA.
Every society gets the kind of criminal it deserves. What is equally true is that every community gets the kind of law enforcement it insists on. Robert Kennedy
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