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What started as routine coverage of a property dispute at Craig County courthouse turned into a shocking display of alleged prosecutorial misconduct when an older man, identified as a prosecutor, physically attacked multiple journalists and their equipment. The entire confrontation was captured on camera, providing clear evidence of what appears to be battery and threats.
The Property Dispute That Started It All
The journalists were at the Craig County courthouse documenting a case involving property that had skyrocketed in value due to an incoming American theme park. According to the reporters, they had purchased property through Red Coat and JB Auctions, invested in renovations, only to face attempts to reverse the sale once the land values surged from $400,000 to potentially $1.5 million due to the theme park development.
Elevator Confrontation Turns Physical
The situation escalated when the group entered an elevator with the prosecutor. Without any provocation, the older man became hostile toward a camera operator who hadn't spoken a word to him. "We got in the elevator and the camera was kind of pointed down and then he grabbed the lens," the cameraman explained. "I didn't say a word not a word to him and he started getting hostile."
The prosecutor's aggression wasn't limited to grabbing expensive equipment. He began physically pushing and grabbing the journalists, targeting their cameras and making physical contact with multiple people.
Multiple Batteries Caught on Camera
The confrontation continued outside the courtroom, where the prosecutor's behavior became increasingly erratic. Video shows him grabbing cameras, pushing journalists, and making contact with their shoulders and equipment. "You just hit me, you're going to jail," one journalist can be heard saying as the situation unfolds.
The prosecutor appeared to acknowledge his actions, with one journalist noting, "Thank you for admitting it. I appreciate when you admit a crime." The admission was captured on multiple cameras from different angles.
Death Threats and Escalation
Perhaps most disturbing was what appeared to be a death threat gesture. According to witnesses, the prosecutor "put his hand up like he was going to shoot" and made threatening statements. The gesture and threats were captured on the livestream, adding potential criminal threats to the list of alleged offenses.
One journalist noted the irony of the location: "Good thing we're in the courthouse" when referring to the threatening gesture.
Deputies Admit Crime But Refuse to Act
When deputies arrived, they acknowledged that battery had occurred but refused to make an arrest. This response raises serious questions about accountability when the alleged perpetrator appears to be a prosecutor in the same jurisdiction. The journalists were left with clear video evidence of multiple batteries and threats, but no immediate legal recourse.
The incident highlights concerning questions about prosecutorial immunity and whether certain officials believe they are above the law they are supposed to uphold. With multiple camera angles capturing every moment of the confrontation, viewers can witness exactly how the situation unfolded and judge for themselves whether justice was served.
Watch the complete footage to see the full confrontation and decide whether the prosecutor's actions constitute criminal behavior.
