Comic Paul Rodriguez
Threatens Authorized Motion Towards Police …
Cops Say Suspected Fentanyl, Glass Pipes in Automobile
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Paul Rodriguez goes to conflict with the Burbank Police Division … bracing for an unsightly authorized battle over his latest arrest for drug possession, TMZ has discovered.
The legendary actor-comedian and Burbank legislation enforcement sources traded accusations in separate statements to TMZ, turning Paul’s misdemeanor drug possession case right into a wild drama.
On Friday evening, Paul was arrested with a feminine good friend after cops pulled them over — she was driving, he was within the passenger seat — and performed a search, ultimately discovering medicine within the girl’s purse. Paul informed TMZ the cop slapped him — and Paul’s legal professional, Bobby Samini, later mentioned the officer’s actions constituted a civil rights violation.
On Tuesday evening, Burbank PD sources fired again … telling TMZ that although they’re conscious of Paul’s police misconduct allegations, and the matter is at present underneath administrative evaluate, his accusations appear doubtful.
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They level out that after Paul was launched from custody, he spoke to a watch commander and by no means raised any points about officer misconduct.
We’re informed the arrest was caught on police physique cam video, however the division has no quick plans to launch it, citing the “active criminal case.”
Different legislation enforcement sources supplied new particulars on the automobile cease, saying the officer discovered suspected fentanyl contained in the automobile, together with a number of glass pipes. We’re informed police are at present testing the substance.
As for Rodriguez, Samini returned fireplace, telling TMZ … “The assertion that Mr. Rodriguez was in possession of any controlled substance is absolutely false. Statements by anonymous sources that to the contrary are solely intended to defame Mr. Rodriguez are cowardly and irresponsible.”
Samini went on … “Mr. Rodriguez will defend these allegations and take all appropriate legal action against those responsible. Aside from Mr. Rodriguez’s storied career in Hollywood, he is a retired United States Air Force veteran. He served this Country honorably and held the highest levels of security clearance.”
Samini continued … “Although he fully cooperated with law enforcement, he was forcibly removed from the vehicle, arrested, and subsequently strip-searched. No controlled substances were found in his possession or on his person. This conduct was not intended to protect and serve the community but intended to humiliate and demean Mr. Rodriguez.”
The lawyer summed it this manner … “Mr. Rodriguez, a passenger in the vehicle, was treated like a dangerous criminal. My client believes in the judicial system and will seek justice from a jury of his peers. Mr. Rodriguez will exercise his legal rights and clear his name.”
