Cell Phone Picture Called Obstruction Of Justice

Neftaly Cruz, 21, was handcuffed and arrested outside his home in Phildaelphia for taking a picture of police arresting a drug dealer with his cell phone, according to NBC news.

"Police threatened to charge ho, with conspiracy, impeding an investigation, obstruction of a investigation. … They said, 'You were impeding this investigation.'

Cruz's famly said it has filed a formal complaint with the police department's Internal Affairs division and are requesting a complete investigation".

Other incidents where law enforcers or authorities stepped in on cameraphoness, based on privacy issues or civil rights:

-- Police officer orders camphone shot to be deleted

-- Student accused of violating bus driver's civil rights for recording his behaviour

emily | 8:44 AM | Privacy Concerns |
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