Dear Trollkiller - To be more specific although the assistant DA said they had the video, in their possession, she based the DA's decision not to pursue the complaint based on the "relevant photographs" that were provided from the video which didn't show anything. I was however advised that if I were arrested again in LA County within the year they would initiate action.

Of course, not being paranoid, I inquired as to "who decided which photos or scenes were relevant".

It is my understanding that the new Obama administration has shifted the onus to the Government to demonstrate that a requested document would compromise national security. So with the playing field reversed I would probably stand a better chance of obtaining the video. However, it now being 6 years since my arrest, and $6000 later I believe there are now more important causes to pursue.

I apologize for the above clarification, but for the sake of brevity I simplified the story. However, rest assured the sum and substance of what transpired is 100% correct. In fact the arresting LA police officers by their body language and inuendo to me felt they were wasting their time with this BS, including a comment that I had recourse. Putting aside the procedural necessities of having to arrest me (handcuffing, placing me in the back of the squad car, photos and fingerprints, etc. they treated me with the utmost dignity. And their action, once the DA made a decision, was followed up by a complimentary letter to the desk sargeant on duty the night of my arrrest.

If you want to complain you must also compliment when it is earned!