Austin man acquitted in misdemeanor case stemming from photographing police

2014-10-30T13:34:10-05:00

By Jazmine Ulloa Austin American-Statesman Originally published Oct. 29, 2014 In likely the most hotly contested misdemeanor trial in Austin’s recent history, a panel of five city jurors on Wednesday handed activist Antonio Buehler a legal victory, deliberating nearly six hours before acquitting him of failing to comply with the order of an officer in a controversial arrest on New Year’s Day 2012. Buehler, a 37-year-old Army veteran and outspoken founder of the Peaceful Streets Project, had been facing a fine of up $500 for the offense, which stemmed from his refusal to put his arms behind his back as he [...]