He was taking care of a handicapped child, but police busted him as a sex criminal and humiliated him in the media.
Now a federal lawsuit aims to restore the reputation of Charles Samuel Couch, grant him restitution, and reign in a police department that allegedly makes a habit of arresting men during sex stings without warrant or probable cause and publicizing the false arrests.
2 minutes, 18 seconds.
Follow the show on Twitter (@DontCops) and submit your nominees for next episode. To watch previous episodes, go here:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBuns9Evn1w9-PyoZPkWT2YaMqDztT1ui"Don't Cops Have Better Things to Do?" is written and directed by Ted Balaker (@tedbalaker). Producer is Matt Edwards (@MattChrisEd). Opening motion graphics by Meredith Bragg. Camera by Paul Detrick and Zach Weissmueller. Music by audionautix.com and "The Contessa" is by Maurice and the Beejays (Magnatune Records).
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