Remember the middle-aged Fox News anchor who was arrested while intoxicated at an airport bar in St. Paul, Minnesota? You may have even seen Gregg Jarrett’s mugshot floating around last month. Now you can watch the (bizarrely rough) jailhouse altercation that put him in county jail.
The video above was taken by the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport’s dedicated police department, which originally detained Jarrett on May 21 after he was reported for erratic behavior by an airport bartender. The department recently released the video to Gawker under Minnesota’s Freedom of Information Act.
The surveillance footage shows Jarrett getting into an argument with a helmet-wearing cop named Mark Dorsey. After Jarrett protests his detention and calls Dorsey a “fucking stupid ass,” Dorsey approaches Jarrett, who stand ups and gets in Dorsey’s face. Dorsey then grabs the anchor, presses him up against a nearby wall, and slams him into the holding cell’s bench. It’s pretty rough stuff.
I had reported on this earlier and made the comment that I was not sure how you could NOT have a substance abuse problem and still work at Fox News, and now after watching this, and seeing Jarrett lose it on the air, it certainly does appear as if Jarrett does indeed have a substantial problem with alcohol.
I actually feel badly for him, as I come from a family where this kind of behavior is common place. In fact if somebody doesn't fall to the ground in s drunk stupor it's just not Christmas.
I just hope he gets the help that he needs before he ends up in a far worse situation. Though according to the police report Jarrett had just been released from “an alcohol/chemical dependency treatment facility” so maybe that is not an option for Mr. Jarrett.
I always respected police and law enforcement, and this just seals the deal. These guys really have a tough job and do it.
ReplyDeleteHopefully Mr. Jarrett will cooperate and get the help he needs. How in heaven's did he pull it off, looking extremely in control on camera?
This is sad for Jarrett. I hope he manages to keep his job.
ReplyDeleteDrug and alcohol addiction is no joke. Back to rehab hopefully for better results next time around.
Come on, he had just left rehab. He will not stop drinking until he quits his LIES at Fox News.
DeleteThat seemed like excessive force.
ReplyDeletevery o/t --
ReplyDeletewith just 8% of the precincts reporting, Thad Cochran has 58% of the vote.
To think that the victory of a good old boy Mississippi Republican would feel like something to celebrate -- who knew? Evidently black voters went to the polls and voted for Thad! I guess they just threw their tea into the Gulf.
Well since we are off topic it looks like Lankford just beat TW Shannon in Oklahoma.
DeleteThat is one Palin defeat, and it looks like Cochran has a good chance of taking out McDaniel as well.
Breaking News: Oklahoma rejected Sarah's pick Shannon for the other candidate Lankford.
DeleteShe doesn't care, she gets paid either way.
DeleteI'm with you on that, 6:08. She doesn't give a fat rat's ass about anyone or anything beyond her wallet. Not even her own children.
DeleteBREAKING !!
ReplyDeleteSarah Palin pick TW Shannon lost his ass in Oklahoma! Keep pickin those losers, Dumb Ass!
Strike one, Sarah--T.W. Shannon just lost in OK. Pity.
ReplyDeleteI can just hear the whining and spinning from the Pond now!
They're pissed Fox keeps reporting Shannon was a Palin pick. Fuck, a Ouija Board could pick better
Delete@6:06
Delete"Fuck, a Ouija Board could pick better"
PRICELESS!
The Palin curse lives on!
ReplyDeleteT. Cochran (i) 50.7% 128,109
C. McDaniel 49.3% 124,447
Precincts Reporting: 79.1%
Updated: 10:00 PM ET
Source: Associated Press
http://www.politico.com/2014-election/results/map/senate/mississippi/runoff/june-24/#.U6osprHZ7kI
T. Cochran (i) 51.2% 135,686
ReplyDeleteC. McDaniel 48.8% 129,417
Precincts Reporting: 81.4%
Updated: 10:02 PM ET
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T. Cochran (i) 50.9% 137,109
ReplyDeleteC. McDaniel 49.1% 132,232
Precincts Reporting: 82.6%
Updated: 10:05 PM ET
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ReplyDeleteC. McDaniel 49.3% 149,281
Precincts Reporting: 89%
Updated: 10:17 PM ET
Source: Associated Press
I don’t respect the officers for any of this. The man was not violent, he was just mouthy. Unless he was aggressively physical against the first two officers, no one had any business getting in his face aggressively, let alone manhandling him.
ReplyDeleteFinally, what were the police officers doing in the first place that required him to submit his arm? He wasn’t driving so there was no reason to force him to submit to the unconstitutional blood tests Americans have rolled over in every state of the union but one (when I last checked there was still one hold out, Delaware). Acting erratic in public is not illegal and therefore should not immediately remove all rights from a citizen. So what were they doing with him that precipitated all this?
The tough guy spoiling for his adrenalin rush interjected himself into what to that point was a non-physical situation. Instead of allowing the first two officers to just talk to the drunk and see if they could get his cooperation, the bully escalated the situation. That sort of unecessary escalation on the part of police officers is the main reason most altercations between police and citizens happen in the first place, and after getting in a citizen’s face aggressively, all the citizen has to do is lean or make a slight movement in the police officer’s direction and he has his excuse to slam the citizen around. It shouldn’t be enough of an excuse to warrant that sort of slamming around, charges of resisting, and all that, but the public has tolerated it and made excuses for it for so long we think it is okay, praise the police for it, and police with anger problems take advantage of it.
It was excessive force given the situation, and it didn’t require five cops to handcuff the guy. Officer bully was too much of a goober to put handcuffs on someone not resisting so the female cop had to help him. He was probably to wired from his adrenalin rush and showing off to be able to keep his hands steady enough to do the job without help.
The police officers who watched without interfering are to blame, too, for accepting this sort of system. A fifth cop showing up was just ridiculous. That many cops with one unarmed, non-violent person is pure intimidation and one or two too many pumped up like little boys on a playground when a fight starts - all excited and looking to see if they might get in on the action.
Notice the female cop checking the citizen’s head? She was doing the right thing after it was slammed into the walls and a bench. This is why there should be video cameras Everywhere there are police.
Sadly, this is too frequent. Thank goodness Albuquerque is getting wise to it.
DeleteI believe two of those people are possibly EMTs and clearly Mr. Jarrett was being disrespectful to them. Just because someone is a public service employee does not make them automatically open for the kind of bravado Mr. Jarrett was demonstrating. He seems to be an egotistical, disrespectful and overly self-entitled being. Cops have a tough job and are expected to ALWAYS be calm cool and collected and yes, some fail to be that. I may be a tad biased. The guy who murdered my law enforcement brother, complained to all who would listen and even had his lawyers relay how his was only allowed stale cigarettes and luke-warm coffee while being held before charges were filed. His coffee at that time was whole lot warmer than the hand of my brother when my mother held it in the morgue. You just can't know the unyielding and crushing pain this is especially when such a loss it so very public. Awww...like you would even care.......
DeleteSo very sorry for your loss. Most law enforcement members are professional in their approach to citizens. I have seen people swearing, calling names etc, while the officer has to take it. I have said many times that I could not work in that environment with the foul mouthed crooks calling me names. Most people enter these jobs with the very best of intentions. A few bad apples spoil the entire barrel, unfortunately. Condolences to your Mom and family.
DeleteT. Cochran (i) 50.7% 158,660
ReplyDeleteC. McDaniel 49.3% 154,095
Precincts Reporting: 92%
Updated: 10:20 PM ET
Source: Associated Press
T. Cochran (i) 50.8% 159,548
ReplyDeleteC. McDaniel 49.2% 154,775
Precincts Reporting: 92.3%
Updated: 10:23 PM ET
Source: Associated Press
T. Cochran (i) 50.4% 170,264
ReplyDeleteC. McDaniel 49.6% 167,864
Precincts Reporting: 94.8%
Updated: 10:32 PM ET
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T. Cochran (i) 50.4% 171,971
ReplyDeleteC. McDaniel 49.6% 169,445
Precincts Reporting: 94.9%
Updated: 10:37 PM ET
Source: Associated Press
T. Cochran (i) 50.6% 175,385
ReplyDeleteC. McDaniel 49.4% 171,388
Precincts Reporting: 95.3%
Updated: 10:38 PM ET
Source: Associated Press
I don’t respect the officers for any of this. The man was not violent; he was just mouthy. Unless he was aggressively physical against the first two officers, no one had any business getting in his face aggressively, let alone manhandling him. Yet, even non-rightwingers are focused on how this guy was wrong for being drunk and mouthing off while not asking important questions about why this situation escalated into what it did. As a culture have we become so moralistic about drugs and alcohol that we are blinded to everything else going on if drugs or alcohol are a factor, or we even suspect that they are? It sure looks like it.
ReplyDeleteThe tough guy spoiling for his adrenaline rush interjected himself into what to that point was a non-physical situation. Instead of allowing the first two officers to just talk to the drunk and see if they could get his cooperation, the bully escalated the situation.
That sort of unnecessary escalation on the part of police officers is the main reason most altercations between police and citizens happen in the first place. Further, after getting in a citizen’s face aggressively, all the citizen has to do is lean or make a slight movement in the police officer’s direction and the officer has his excuse to slam the citizen around. It shouldn’t be enough of an excuse to warrant that sort of slamming around, charges of resisting, and all that, but the public has tolerated it and made excuses for it for so long we think it is okay, praise the police for it, and police with anger problems take advantage of it.
It was excessive force given the situation, and it didn’t require five cops to handcuff the guy. Officer Bully was too much of a goober to put handcuffs on someone not resisting, so the female cop had to help him. He was probably too wired from his adrenaline high to be able to keep his hands steady enough to do the job.
The police officers who watched without interfering are to blame, too, for accepting this sort of system. A fifth cop showing up was just ridiculous. That many cops with one unarmed, non-violent person is pure intimidation and one or two too many pumped up like little boys on a playground when a fight starts - all excited and looking to see if they might get in on the action.
Notice the female cop checking the citizen’s head? She was doing the right thing after it was slammed into the walls and a bench. This is why there should be video cameras Everywhere there are police.
Finally, what were the police officers doing in the first place that required him to submit his arm? He wasn’t driving so there was no reason to force him to submit to the unconstitutional blood tests for which Americans have rolled over in every state of the union but one (when I last checked there was still one hold out, Delaware). Acting erratic in public is not illegal, he hadn’t assaulted anyone, and therefore his actions should not immediately remove all rights from a citizen. Security personnel and police officers can check in on someone and deescalate situations without making everything that happens into some sort of a criminal action. So what were they doing with him that precipitated all this? Why was he in that room and why did they ask him for his arm?
I love the points you made. You sound like a person who might appreciate this article. http://www.ruthlessreviews.com/13647/the-curse-of-the-micropenised-cop/
DeleteThat is why you will never be a cop, you are a pushover.
DeleteIf he can't handle his liquor, he should not drink.
She is such a fucking idiot https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrzXLYA_e6E&list=RDfRNNPDnuIxU&index=6
DeletePalin.
Maybe this is his wake up call. Sometimes one needs to hit rock bottom to realize they have a problem to begin with. Alcoholism is a hard disease to live with.
ReplyDeleteAmen! I married one and had 3 kids (all alcoholics) before realizing I was on the losing end of his battle. He died still drinking. What a HELL of a life it has been. Try living with 3 drunk, drug addicted teenagers on your own, with no support from anyone. His mother and family blamed ME for HIS boozing.
DeleteI can imagine some of your experience. My husband was raised in the foster care system and searched and found his birth mother. Adoptions don't always end well, anyway I've heard some of the abuse at the hands of alcohol and drug addiction from him, thankfully nothing sexual, but there were weeks when he didn't know when or if he'd have food, and like you, the one foster mother who loved him was blamed and shamed for the actions of others. Hope things get better for you.
DeleteWinner T. Cochran (i) 50.7% 182,507
ReplyDeleteC. McDaniel 49.3% 177,709
Precincts Reporting: 98.1%
Updated: 11:05 PM ET
Source: Associated Press
AHHHH...that predictable Palin Curse strikes again! ---------------smile-----------
DeleteHey Sarah, you fucking loser! Your endorsements means zilch tonight!
ReplyDeleteOMG.... I am HOOTING here!
DeleteHi, $arahbaby.....MUAH! LMAO!
After tonight's drubbing, I think 'someone' else might have a long term hiatus brewing too. Gloating, clapping, laughing, high-fiving am I, Mrs Palin. Better get your waders out and head for the Lodge.
ReplyDeleteI hope the lodge refrigerator has been warned about Her Heinous.
DeleteTwo weeks ago: The Tea Party is BACK!!.
DeleteAfter today: Um, nevermind.
Guess the Tea Party winning streak defeating Eric Cantor stops at 1.
DeleteHere's a headline Homer Simpson would write!
ReplyDeletehttp://www.clarionledger.com/longform/news/politics/2014/06/24/election-results-gop-runoff/11330947/
"Breaking News Thad Cochran wins re-election to U.S. Senate."
Doh! This was a primary.
YES!!!! Tea party and skank were taken down tonight!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHey Sarah....can you see Oklahoma and Mississippi from your house? LOL....
ReplyDeleteP.S. Southerners DO NOT LIKE carpetbaggers!
Tea Party butthurt!
ReplyDelete"Amy Kremer, a tea party activist and the former chairwoman of the Tea Party Express, warned that if Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) defeated challenger and tea party favorite state Sen. Chris McDaniel (R) in the runoff election for the GOP nomination for U.S. Senate the "GOP is done.""
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/amy-kremer-thad-cochran-wins-gop-done
lol Amy Kremer is quite possibly dumber and less articulate than Sarah Palin. Take your tea baggers and go home.
First Shannon is blown out and now McDaniel gets teabagged. So Sarah loses another two. Reckon tonight's losses give sales a shot in the arm for "Mericuh's Last Fuckin' Stand"? Ha, I think not!
ReplyDeleteGranny Grifter. We don't even bother tracking your batting average anymore. We just laugh at your po' ass.
THE PALIN CURSE LIVES ON! WHOO HOO!
ReplyDeleteAnd she done shook her booty for him and STILL he just couldn't bring it over the line.
Thank you people of Mississippi for doing your part in keeping McDaniel out of DC.
Poor MkkkDaniel.
ReplyDeleteLord, that was something else. I am not a huge fan of Mr. Cochran, but I am SO glad
ReplyDeleteMcDaniel didn't win. He is scary.
Not a good evening to be a Kochsucker.
ReplyDeleteSo a rational Republican who has worked across the aisle defeats an extremist, aggressively ignorant reactionary...and in Mississippi, no less!
Reason prevailed over rage tonight.
It was probably the crossover black Democratic votes that tipped the balance against McDaniels.
DeleteGoogle E.L. McDaniel and Klan. No idea if there is a relationship.
Poor little pee pond. On average day, they do what, 350? Over a thousand replies tonight. It's your TIME, $arah, answer the call! SAVE US!
ReplyDeleteYeah, c'mon Esther Heifer, RUN. Which you won't, and if you even have any bit of compassion, would you tell Tard Jr, your brother, to stop messing with vg1's heart thinking it might be? You are cruel BEYOND cruel. Every damn last one of you.
Hey, Fox always has Sarah. She was positively manic tonight. Off the walls. I don't know what she said because I was so distracted by all of her facial contortions, her hideous wig and OMG I had no idea that Sarah is Jewish. She was wearing a Jewish star. I thought that she was a Christian. Oh, well.
ReplyDeleteI finally clicked on the video. Fuck! The police grabbed him unnecessarily and escalated the situation. I had to stop watching.
ReplyDeleteCharles Pierce wrote a masterpiece today that I think applies.
http://www.esquire.com/blogs/politics/Cruelty_In_Excelsis#comments
Excellent! Thank you for the link.
DeleteThat Hillary comment about Sarah is getting old. And, Obama never made Sarah's sex the issue. In fact, he was quite the gentleman considering the rude things that she said about him being a community organizer, palling around with terrorists, sitting in the Rev. Wright's church. Palin was the attack dog, and the worst thing that Obama did was to ignore her. All of Sarah's stupid comments hung her. She was her own worst enemy.
ReplyDeleteSarah's Last Stand is going to be one helluva Tea Party in Tennessee. Maybe they will serve sour grapes.
ReplyDeleteThis is the kind of stuff going on all over with our police. I bet a large percentage of them come out of our military which has turned them into killing machines. They need this type of risk factor job because they have built up an addiction to battle. I can relate as I worked many years as a wildland firefighter and still think of fire as a beautiful seductive enemy.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.alternet.org/news-amp-politics/police-shoot-95-year-old-wwii-vet-death-refusing-go-hospital