Top Prosecutor Devon Flanagan and Friend Veronica Hannan Arrested in Newport

Arrest of Special Assistant Attorney General

• 🚨 A special assistant attorney general, Devon Flanagan, was arrested in a Newport, Rhode Island nightspot.
• 👮 Flanagan, who handles cases up to the US Supreme Court, was seen being handcuffed and put into a police car.
• 🗣️ She allegedly threatened an officer during her arrest, stating, "Buddy, you're going to regret this."

Friend's Disorderly Conduct

• 🤝 Veronica Hannan, Flanagan's friend, was also arrested at the scene.
• ⛓️ Hannan reportedly made a scene, slipping out of her handcuffs and being bundled into a police car while kicking and screaming.

Incident at Clarke Cooke House

• 🍽️ The incident occurred at the Clarke Cooke House restaurant after the women and their friends were asked to leave.
• 🚫 When they refused to leave, the police were called to the establishment.
• 📹 Bodycam footage captured the women's behavior, including demands to turn off the camera.

Legal Ramifications

• ⚖️ Devon Flanagan is facing repercussions from her boss, the state's attorney general, who called her behavior "inexcusable" and "humiliating".
• 🚓 Both women were charged with willful trespass.
• 💥 Hannan also faces charges for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.