June 26th 2024.
A recent incident in Georgia has stirred up controversy as a former probate judge, Christina Peterson, was arrested for allegedly assaulting a police officer. However, Peterson and her attorney, Marvin Arrington, believe that there is more to the story than what was captured on the police bodycam footage. In an effort to defend her actions, Peterson has released cell phone footage of the altercation, which took place outside of Red Martini Restaurant and Lounge in Buckhead, Atlanta.
The video, shared online, shows a chaotic scene as a woman, identified as Alexandria Love, and a man are engaged in a physical altercation. Another man can be seen repeatedly punching Love and knocking her to the ground. Peterson enters the frame in an attempt to break up the fight, but it is at this moment that an officer steps in to intervene. According to Arrington, Peterson was unaware of the officer's presence due to the chaos around her, and unintentionally struck him.
"She didn't even know the officer was there," Arrington stated.
Despite this, Peterson was taken into custody and charged with assaulting the officer. In the bodycam footage, onlookers can be heard demanding for officers to release her. Another video shows Peterson arguing with an officer from inside a squad car, refusing to identify herself. The Atlanta Police Department released the footage on June 21st, even though the case was still ongoing. They have not provided any explanation for this decision.
Meanwhile, on June 25th, the Georgia Supreme Court ruled that Peterson should be removed from her position as probate judge following an investigation into ethics charges. According to the court, Peterson displayed "systemic incompetence" and will not be eligible for any future judicial positions in Georgia for seven years.
In an interview on the V-103 "Big Tigger Morning Show," Peterson confirmed her removal and the charges against her. She also expressed her frustration with the constant complaints and baseless accusations brought against her since she was elected as the first Black female Democrat to hold the Douglas County probate judge position.
"Ever since I was elected, people started filing charges, frivolous complaints against me. Baseless complaints," Peterson shared. "It's kind of how they ran it in the media. They tried me in the court of public opinion instead of really looking to see if I did anything. Nothing I have done has been willful."
The complaints against Peterson resulted in 50 counts being brought against her, with 20 eventually being dismissed. A hearing panel removed 10 more, and the remaining 20 led to her official removal from office. Despite the challenges she has faced, Peterson remains steadfast in her belief that she has done nothing wrong.
As the investigation into the incident continues, Peterson and her attorney hope that the newly released cell phone footage will help to clear her name and shed light on the full story. Only time will tell how this controversial case will unfold.
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