Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Hogan Flanagan experienced a rapid descent into chaos after being arrested for trespassing at a Newport restaurant. The incident, which occurred on August 18, 2025, involved Hogan Flanagan and a friend, Veronica Hannan, and highlights a disturbing mix of defiance and authority that raises eyebrows.
Bodycam footage shows the assistant attorney general’s peculiar response as officers approached them following a complaint about an “unwanted party.” Rather than complying with police requests, Hogan Flanagan insisted, “I want you to turn your bodycam off. Protocol is that you turn it off. It’s a citizen request that you turn it off.” When asked to leave, the officer reiterated to both women that they had trespassed, stating, “You’ve trespassed, and we’ve got to leave now, unless you want to be in handcuffs.” This confrontation spiraled quickly, with Hogan Flanagan adamantly denying wrongdoing.
As tensions escalated, Hogan Flanagan declared, “We’re not trespassing. You haven’t notified us that we’re trespassing.” The officer’s patience was tested as he insisted, “Let’s go. I don’t want to arrest you guys,” to which she retorted, “You’re not going to arrest us.” The interaction grew more heated, culminating in Hogan Flanagan’s insistence on her position, stating, “I’m an AG. I’m an AG.” In a dismissive response, the officer shot back, “Good for you. I don’t give a s—. Let’s go.”
The quoted exchanges illustrate a fundamental clash between entitlement and law enforcement. Hannan also demonstrated resistance, pleading, “Please don’t put your hands on us,” while both women were ultimately handcuffed. Hogan Flanagan warned the officer, “Buddy, you’re going to regret this. You’re going to regret it,” while Hannan echoed sentiments of distress during their arrest.
Afterward, comments from Hannan’s lawyer indicated feelings of embarrassment surrounding the incident, though Hogan Flanagan’s response to inquiries was simply, “No comment.” This clash serves as a revealing window into the attitudes of those in positions of authority when faced with accountability. The bodycam footage captures this troubling narrative, raising questions about compliance and the perception of power.
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