3 chapters across the catalog
Photography Arrests, Maryland Wiretapping Statutes
Anthony Graber was arrested in Maryland for posting helmet-cam footage of a state trooper to YouTube. Prosecutors charged Graber with violating wiretapping laws and possession of an "interception device," referring to his video camera. The hosts discuss a broader trend of police arresting citizens for filming them in public spaces, citing similar incidents in Boston.
A series of reports from the United Kingdom highlights restrictive laws, including an Antisocial Behavior Order (ASBO) issued to a two-year-old and the criminalization of photographing police officers. Another motorist was reportedly stopped by police simply for laughing while driving.
Stella Rimington, former head of MI5, warns that the fear of terrorism is being used to erode civil liberties in the UK. New regulations under Section 44 of the Terrorism Act are discussed, which allow officials to prevent the public from taking photographs of police officers or government buildings.
