Motorcyclist Charged for Recording

pauldun170 · 04-12-2010, 01:28 PM

http://www.abc2news.com/news/local/s...r5fAq-tlA.cspx

A Harford County man now faces up to five years in prison after he recorded a bizarre traffic stop last month in Harford County.

Anthony Graber was riding his motorcycle with a camera attached to his helmet recording his ride.

It happened near the Riverside exit of I-95. A Maryland State trooper in an unmarked car pulled over Graber for speeding. The trooper is seen in a YouTube video that Graber posted, jumping out of the car and tells Graber "Get off the motorcycle, get off the motorcycle! Get off the motor cycle, State Police."

The trooper is seen pulling his gun immediately after getting out of the unmarked car. It's not until five seconds after he exits the car that he identifies himself a Maryland State trooper.

Click on the video to the right to watch the story by ABC2 News investigative reporter, Brian Kuebler.

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shmike · 04-12-2010, 01:37 PM

I can't believe the state's attorney would press charges.

They would have to know that this would be a PR nightmare.

I'm more concerned with them backing Mr. Unmarked pulling his sidearm for a speeding violation.

Kaneman · 04-12-2010, 01:39 PM

Well he shouldn't have been doing anything wrong and he wouldn't have gotten pulled over.

Sean · 04-12-2010, 01:46 PM

Uh, random dude in street clothes runs up to you and pulls a gun on you? How is that legal?

TommyHotWheel · 04-12-2010, 01:54 PM

If an unmarked car pulled in front of me blocking me, I would back up too. This is gonna be a clusterfuck for all involved.

Rider · 04-12-2010, 01:59 PM

It's ok for police to record traffic stops but it's not ok for citizens to do so? Give me a fucking break.

smileyman · 04-12-2010, 02:13 PM

We were just discussing doing this on another forum. A local trooper has a history of making rude and even racist remarks to bike riders he has pulled over.

I cannot believe that it would be illegal to record it. I can't believe officers can be such dicks.

One of our local officers just got off unpaid suspension for firing 2 shots at a car that pulled away from a traffic stop.

Particle Man · 04-12-2010, 02:15 PM

What the hell? Since when is it illegal to record a traffic stop?

Sounds like the state is all butt-hurt because their foot soldier got caught doing something illegal.

CrazyKell · 04-12-2010, 02:33 PM

It's not okay to record AUDIO. at least that's what the video said.

OneSickPsycho · 04-12-2010, 02:37 PM

Totally buying a helmet cam.

04-12-2010, 01:37 PM	#2
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Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Well he shouldn't have been doing anything wrong and he wouldn't have gotten pulled over. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

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TommyHotWheel Imported from Detroit Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2001 Suzuki TL1000R Posts: 989	If an unmarked car pulled in front of me blocking me, I would back up too. This is gonna be a clusterfuck for all involved. __________________ Cry Havok! And let slip the hogs of war!

04-12-2010, 02:13 PM	#7
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	We were just discussing doing this on another forum. A local trooper has a history of making rude and even racist remarks to bike riders he has pulled over. I cannot believe that it would be illegal to record it. I can't believe officers can be such dicks. One of our local officers just got off unpaid suspension for firing 2 shots at a car that pulled away from a traffic stop. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

04-12-2010, 02:15 PM	#8
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	What the hell? Since when is it illegal to record a traffic stop? Sounds like the state is all butt-hurt because their foot soldier got caught doing something illegal. __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

04-12-2010, 01:46 PM	#4
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	Uh, random dude in street clothes runs up to you and pulls a gun on you? How is that legal?

04-12-2010, 01:59 PM	#6
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	It's ok for police to record traffic stops but it's not ok for citizens to do so? Give me a fucking break.

04-12-2010, 02:33 PM	#9
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	It's not okay to record AUDIO. at least that's what the video said.

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OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Totally buying a helmet cam.