Cops cuffed her for failing to signal, but a camera turned their plan upside down

Brittany Trevino of New Braunfels, Texas was going through her family storage unit two years ago when she was suddenly accosted by police and arrested under questionable circumstances. Trevino’s possession of a small pipe used to smoke legal CBD hemp was used to charge her with drug paraphernalia, a crime for which she was ultimately convicted. Despite this injustice, Trevino tried to move on with her life—then, one day, she encountered the same officer who arrested her. Overcome with displeasure, Trevino made a rude gesture to the officer, who responded by walking away from a traffic stop he was conducting to pull Trevino over and arrest her for failing to signal a lane change. Police Accountability Report reviews the footage and evidence surrounding Trevino’s case, and speaks with Brittany personally to examine how much of a burden the system has placed on her life and family. Production: Stephen Janis, Taya Graham Post-Production: Stephen Janis, Adam Coley The Real News is an independent, viewer-supported, radical media network. Help us continue producing Police Accountability Report by following us and making a small donation: Donate: Sign up for our newsletter: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: #copwatchers #firstamendment #policeaccountabilityreport