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A Special Assistant AG was arrested after refusing to leave a restaurant when asked by staff thirteen times, prompting a trespassing complaint. Body camera footage shows the official repeatedly insisting on their status and demanding officers turn off their recording devices—statements at odds with transparency protocols. When officers attempted to escort them out, the individual resisted, repeatedly exclaiming they held a certain governmental title and warning the police, “You’re going to regret this,” as they were being placed in a patrol car. A companion also resisted detention, at one point removing their hands from cuffs and attempting to keep the cruiser door open. Both were ultimately arrested—one charged with willful trespass, and the companion facing additional charges related to disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. A legal review of the incident has been initiated, with officials noting that the individual’s understanding of body-worn camera policies was incorrect. A spokesperson confirmed that only certain individuals may request cameras be turned off—and even then, the officer retains discretion. A representative for the companion described her as “overwhelmed and embarrassed” after seeing the footage.