By Jamie Wells, M.D. — September 1, 2017
A disturbing video (start at minute 4:55) went viral of Utah nurse Alex Wubbels being handcuffed, while screaming as she tried to do her job. The images obtained from University Hospital and Detective Jeff Payne's body cameras reveal the standoff. At issue: if the police officer could obtain a blood sample from her patient who was hurt from a July 26 collision that involved a fatality.
In an ironic twist, as the nurse painstakingly endeavors not to violate the rights of her patient she ultimately is handcuffed screaming, "You are assaulting me! Help!".....To Read More.....
My Take - Interesting article. The issue as I see it is this: The officer decided he's the law, and the law is secondary. Since the Patriot Act has been in force they've taken on the idea that administrative warrants are just wonderful - which means a policeman can decide what's deserving to be searched and not a judge - and since the concept of 4th amendment rights are so blurred by all of this - why not just forget about any silly concept of needing any kind of warrant at all? That leaves this rule - l'etat c'est moi - I Am The State!
Here's more on this story: After Utah nurse’s violent arrest, local prosecutors ask FBI to help investigate police. First off, I'm a law and order guy, so I naturally have the tendency to support the police, but it's clear this officer was out of control and vindictive - as you will see in this article. I'm also inclined to think he's toast. He's been fired from his ambulance job and it's my guess he's not going to be a cop much longer since there are protests pouring in demanding his dismissal. That's a good solution for those with l'etat c'est moi mental disorders.
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