Attorney's Official Demand Texas Civil Rights Attorney Brandon Grable issues a formal settlement demand to McKinney, Texas on behalf of First Amendment auditor James Freeman, who was arrested for telling a police officer to "shut up." THE INCIDENT: James Freeman (over 600,000 YouTube subscribers) was recording a traffic stop in McKinney when an officer walked over and engaged him. During the interaction, Freeman told the officer to shut up. The officer—who had just thanked Freeman for "following orders"—stopped completing the traffic stop, called backup, and arrested Freeman for "interference with public duties." Freeman was held for 8 hours. No charges were ever filed. THE COERCED CONSENT: When Freeman tried to retrieve his property, McKinney PD told him they were "seeking a warrant" to download his devices but he could get his stuff back quicker if he consented. Freeman consented under duress. McKinney never obtained the warrant—because they knew no judge would sign it. Every right Freeman is asserting was clearly established: ✓ Cannot arrest without probable cause ✓ Texas Penal Code § (d) - "speech only" is a complete defense ✓ Fifth Circuit: "merely arguing with police" is protected speech (Freeman v. Gore, 2007; McCullough v. Wright, 2020) ✓ Supreme Court: verbal criticism of police distinguishes "a free nation from a police state" (City of Houston v. Hill, 1987) ✓ Cannot retaliate for protected speech (Nieves v. Bartlett, 2019) ABOUT THE ATTORNEY: Brandon Grable is a Texas civil rights attorney specializing in First Amendment cases, police misconduct, and qualified immunity litigation. 📧 Follow on X: @clearlyestab 🌐 Website: ⚖️ If your rights have been violated: Contact our firm for consultation ABOUT JAMES FREEMAN: James Freeman is a journalist with over 600,000 YouTube subscribers and 850+ videos documenting government officials and police interactions. 🎥 James Freeman's Channel: @JamesFreeman1 Videos used: @JamesFreeman1 @PinkCameraMagic DISCLAIMER: This video does not constitute legal advice. The statements made represent the position of counsel in an ongoing legal matter. If you need legal representation, contact a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction. RELATED TOPICS: First Amendment auditing, police accountability, qualified immunity, civil rights lawsuit, Texas Penal Code , interference with public duties, false arrest, unlawful detention, First Amendment retaliation, coerced consent, Fourth Amendment violations, right to criticize police, freedom of speech, police misconduct, Section 1983 lawsuit, civil rights attorney, McKinney Texas, James Freeman HASHTAGS: #JamesFreeman #McKinneyPD #FirstAmendment #CivilRights #PoliceAccountability #QualifiedImmunity #TexasLaw #FirstAmendmentAudit #KnowYourRights #CivilRightsLawyer #PoliceReform #FreedomOfSpeech #Section1983 #FalseArrest #PoliceRetaliation #ConstitutionalRights #AuditTheAudit UPDATES: Subscribe and turn on notifications to follow this case as it develops. We will provide updates on McKinney's response, settlement negotiations, and federal lawsuit filing if necessary. This is just the beginning. Comments have been disabled on this video to maintain compliance with the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct, including Rule (Trial Publicity), by preventing any extrajudicial statements or discussions that could materially prejudice an adjudicatory proceeding. This video presents only the general nature of our pre-litigation demand and does not constitute legal advice, solicitation, or an opinion on liability. No confidential information is disclosed herein without client consent, per Rule . Thank you for respecting these professional boundaries.