Comments on: Tennessee man arrested for “unlawful photography” after photographing cop

By: Griff

Griff — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:18:25 +0000

It’s legal to take pictures of a cop for the same reason it is for celebrities. Both are public figures. If they don’t want their pictures taken they’re probably doing something they shouldn’t be.

By: Brad

Brad — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:59:06 +0000

Momoko, you are an idiot.

By: Carlos Miller

Carlos Miller — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00:09 +0000

Mike,

This is something I’ve been meaning to update but it has become a rather complicated story.

Charges against Conover for unlawful photography were dropped late last month.

However, because he pissed off the sheriff so much, they created a vendetta against him, which resulted in an altercation with another man.

Conover and his family were forced to move back to Florida. And lawsuits are being threatened on both sides.

And I really can’t get into too much detail here because it’s a really complicated mess right now, and frankly I don’t have the time to sort it out because of my appeal.

However, I do talk to Conover on a regular basis. Just talked to him yesterday, in fact, where he had me talk to his lawyer about my case.

He is a good guy. He just doesn’t put up with shit.

Once I file my appeal, I will sort out all the details in his situation for an article on this blog.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 18:21:22 +0000

Any idea what the disposition of this case was? It’s well past the posted trial date…

By: Rad Geek People’s Daily 2008-08-22 – No, seriously, I could swear the water in this pot is getting a little hotter… (#5)

Sat, 23 Aug 2008 02:44:22 +0000

[...] arresting Scott Conover for unlawful photography in Mountain City, Tennessee last June, Johnson County Sheriff’s Deputy Starling McCloud [...]

By: seven ate nine :: Rights, Duties and Anarchy :: August :: 2008

seven ate nine :: Rights, Duties and Anarchy :: August :: 2008 — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 01:15:52 +0000

[...] common arrests of people who insist on their right to take pictures. I live in west Tennessee (the article that I will specifically refer to from here on is about an incident in east TN), where a few years ago a website was created that [...]

By: Jorge

Jorge — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:56:49 +0000

Go photograph wet lilies Momoko!

By: Momoko Sudo

Momoko Sudo — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:11:26 +0000

“Basic grammar and the ability to write?”

The president of the United States can’t speak proper English. How can we expect anyone to use the proper language?

By: Ed Selby

Ed Selby — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:24:22 +0000

After reading the reports and sworn statements (including citation of the laws and codes for which Conover was charged), not only am I convinced that the officer in question wrongfully arrested Mr. Conover, but basic grammar and the ability to write a cohesive report are not requirements for law enforcement in Tennessee.

By: SteveMay

SteveMay — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 02:06:09 +0000

You all have NO IDEA at how back-woods, inbred and socially Neanderthal upper East Tennessee really is. A very scary place for normal people!

Not only will this guy get nothing for being falsely arrested, if he even hints about a lawsuit, the local D.A. will have him indicted and convicted of a felony before his lawsuit is even typed-up.

By: nycphotorights

nycphotorights — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:34:03 +0000

Jim – sorry a public apology is not enough when someone is arrested and detained. I know several railroad enthusiasts who were detained for questioning because they were taking pictures of trains. They were awarded anywhere from $8,000 to $16,000 depending on the period of time they were detained (2 to 4 hours). In this case $50,000 PLUS a public apology would be appropriate…

By: bj

bj — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:10:18 +0000

Sorry Jim, any violation of someone rights by a public official requires the courts to be involved.
This man will now have an arrest record that will follow him for the rest of his life and can / will affect everything from jobs to credibility in future disputes.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:27:01 +0000

I think everyone’s overreacting a bit. The ACLU doesn’t need to be involved. The officer should be disciplined, and a public apology should be made to the defendant. All charges should be dropped. Not everything requires the courts and the ACLU.