Comments on: Deputies arrest Ramona freelance photojournalist at accident scene

By: Elizabeth Ayala

Elizabeth Ayala — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 08:01:44 +0000

Who decided SDPD has the right to issue press credentials anyways? Is this lawful? Is this a violation of my civil and of my constitutional rights? Do YOU want local law enforcement to pick and choose who is allowed to film and report your news? This doesn't sound right to me………

By: Edward Peruta

Edward Peruta — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 12:38:53 +0000

Until you view his video evidence, know the facts and read the federal complaint when it is filed, you may say whatever you please about Mr. Playford.

He is NOT alone in being denied First Amendment Rights in San Diego County.

He just happens to be the only one willing to take the issues to court.

By: JCisaJOKE

JCisaJOKE — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 04:28:04 +0000

Yeah… Except for the fact that his media card was revoked because of his countless arrests for interference with many investigations.

By: Edward Peruta

Edward Peruta — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:59:59 +0000

To complicated to continue in parts, wait till the Federal Case is filed and you can read it all.

Edward Peruta
American News and Information Services Inc.

By: Edward Peruta

Edward Peruta — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:56:24 +0000

PART 5

54. Within approximately 2 minutes, San Diego Sheriff’s Department Deputy Breneman again approached Mr. Playford, and on video, informed Mr. Playford that “My sergeant advised me you do not have media credentials,” and told Mr. Playford “you cannot be here.” Mr. Playford was then immediately approached by California Highway Patrol Officer J. Neilson who questioned his media status and took possession of his American News and Information media credentials.

55. California Highway Patrol Officer Neilson stated on video that he was going to seek “verification” and proceeded to walk away in a southern direction with Mr. Playford’s media credentials in his left hand. Mr. Playford videotaped Officer Neilson consulting with San Diego Sheriff’s Deputies Jesse Allensworth and Breneman while other members of the media were beyond where the officer and deputy were standing. The events and statements which followed indicate that Deputy Allensworth and/or Deputy Breneman informed Officer Neilson that the credentials were not valid.

By: Edward Peruta

Edward Peruta — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:53:52 +0000

PART 3:

Draft facts from a Federal Lawsuit to be filed shortly!!!

53. Upon his arrival near the scene, an Deputy from the San Diego Sheriff’s Department approached and directed Mr. Playford as a member of the media to an area where other media had gathered. Mr. Playford willingly and immediately complied with that direction.

By: Edward Peruta

Edward Peruta — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:52:41 +0000

PART 2:
As for his American News and Information Services Credentials, everyone should read the past and recent Federal Court decisons regarding who is and who is not the media.

Deputy Breneman is very clear when he states to Mr. Playford "“My sergeant advised me you do not have media credentials,” and told Mr. Playford “you cannot be here.”

It was ONLY THEN that Mr. Playford began to object to his treatment and defend his rights as a duly authorized member of the media.

Expect this issue to be addressed shortly in the Federal Courts in San Diego.

By: Edward Peruta

Edward Peruta — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 15:51:56 +0000

These comments are very interesting and appear to be made by individuals who DO NOT know the facts of this or other situations or the laws and court decisions regarding First and Fourth Amendment rights.

Now that the video has been recovered from the camera and viewed, it tells a totally different FACTUAL story and contradicts the comment from Detective Seiver.

Here is a tid bit of what's to come:

Again, the video cleary shows that Mr. Playford was approached, by deputy Breneman asked to move to an area with the "other" media and Mr. Playford immediately acknowledged the request and complied.

By: JCisAjoke

JCisAjoke — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:28:00 +0000

This guy is a joke in our community… He doesn’t want to “exercise his right..” He aims at harassing law enforcement to encourage them to do unlawful things to him on camera…. His ultimate goal is most likely to sue to get money. 4 people were killed that day and he was more concerned with his rights than the privacy and respect of those involved??? He deserved to be arrested and deserves to stay in jail.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 04:49:09 +0000

Having gawkers at a scene of tragedy, even with a camera in their hands, is a sign of the decay of decency today. He has a "right" to be there and to photograph what will be painful images to those who lost loved ones is somehow an injustice here? Get your priorities straight, and if you truly want to be treated with respect, get the proper designations and let the officers do their jobs instead of leveraging a tragedy into your little 15 minutes of newspaper play with a smirky grin on your face.