Recent bodycam footage has surfaced showing Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan in a troubling confrontation with the Newport Police Department. The footage, recorded during her arrest on August 14, 2025, captures Flanagan shouting, “I’m an AG!” as she berates officers attempting to arrest her for trespassing.
Flanagan’s volatile outburst continued with threats directed at the police, asserting they would “regret” their actions. One officer responded dismissively, stating, “I don’t give a s—.” This exchange highlights Flanagan’s apparent belief that her title affords her certain privileges, an attitude that did not impress the responding officers.
In the heat of the moment, Flanagan urged the officers to turn off their body cameras, insisting it was protocol for citizens to request such actions. An associate defended her, proclaiming, “She knows, she’s a lawyer. She’s a f—ing lawyer.” However, her insistence on shutting off the cameras only drew further scrutiny. One police officer’s reaction was blunt, indicating a firm refusal to comply with her demands.
Megan Skinner, a spokesperson for the Attorney General’s Office, released a statement detailing the incident. Skinner confirmed the arrest and noted that a review process is currently underway, though no further comments are forthcoming at this time regarding personnel issues related to the case.
Flanagan’s arrest is not an isolated incident among politicians. Similar circumstances surrounding Minnesota State Senator Nicole Mitchell brought her under fire as well. She famously faced charges after breaking into her stepmother’s home, claiming it was for a wellness check. Prosecutor Brian McDonald commented on the situation, stating that Mitchell was “caught red-handed,” emphasizing that her actions during the break-in were indefensible.
Both Flanagan’s and Mitchell’s cases raise questions about accountability, especially for those in positions of power. The shocking behavior observed in the Newport bodycam footage serves as a reminder of the expectations society places on its public officials. As the investigations continue, the scrutiny of their actions will likely intensify in the days ahead.
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