Vermont man Gregory Bombard was pulled over back in 2018, and even had his car towed following an incident with an officer. Bombard is now suing the police force, claiming that the only reason his car was towed was because he gave Trooper Jay Riggen the middle finger.
Bombard wants citizens to have the right to give cops the middle finger if they so choose. ACLU attorney James Diaz, said in a press release, "Vermonters who want to protest the actions of police through words or gestures have a constitutionally protected right to do so."
Diaz continued, "This abuse of power by a Vermont state trooper is a clear example of just how overpoliced our communities are. Cased like these are part of why so many are calling on lawmakers to take bold action to limit the broad powers of police."
The official complaint reads that Bombard was cited for disorderly conduct and obstructing traffic. After his vehicle was, he was held him at the local stationhouse for about an hour.
However, both charges were later dismissed, according to the Saint Albans Messenger.