cops pull over uber driver who is a lawyer

How long has Becker been with the police?

Becker has been with the department 17 years . Police spokeswoman Linda Thompson told The Associated Press an investigation of the incident was closed Thursday. She could not say whether the demotion was directly related to the investigation.

Did the police let Bright go?

After a search, police let Bright go - without an apology, he tells CBS News. After Bright went public with the incident, the police department released a statement saying they were launching an internal investigation.

Did Uber driver not record?

N.C. cop who told Uber driver not to record gets demoted. WILMINGTON, N.C. -- When police stopped an Uber driver to detain his passenger last month, he immediately turned on his cellphone and started recording. The officers demanded he turn off his phone, citing a reportedly non-existent state law, but what they didn't know was ...

Who was the Uber driver in the Wilmington police stop?

During a Feb. 26 traffic stop in Wilmington, N.C., Uber driver Jesse Bright pulled out his phone and began filming. One of the officers told Bright to turn his phone off, or he would be taken to jail. (Jesse Bright) By . Peter Holley.

Why is Matt Bright working for Uber?

Bright told The Post that he is working for Uber to help pay off his law-school loans. He said he had been hired to take his passenger on a round trip from the man’s home to a location several miles away where, the man said, he was picking up a paycheck on the final Sunday in February. Advertisement.

What did Jesse Bright do after being pulled over?

Bright was driving for Uber to make some extra cash, but he works full-time as criminal defense attorney in North Carolina.

Why is suppressing video in an officer's best interest?

He noted that suppressing video is in an officer’s best interest because it allows police to dictate the narrative later if a case arises. Advertisement.

Where did Jesse Bright inform police?

Jesse Bright didn't hesitate to inform police in Wilmington, N.C., of his rights. Skip to main content.

Who prohibited the police from recording?

arrow-right. As he aimed his phone in the direction of officers and recorded, Bright was surprised to hear Wilmington police Sgt. Kenneth Becker tell him that there was a new state law that prohibited him from recording police. Bright told The Washington Post that he knew better — no such law exists in North Carolina.

Did Uber say they encourage all riders and drivers to follow the law?

In a statement sent to The Washington Post, Uber said: “We encourage all riders and drivers to follow the law.”. Bright said he never had any doubt that Becker was lying to him about the do-not-film law. “If a police officer gives you a lawful command and that command is disobeyed, they’ll arrest you,” Bright said.