Everything was ready. Morrison and his partner Harris had been on patrol since 3:00 p.m. They spent 90 minutes driving up and down Route 41. Zero legitimate stops all evening. Morrison was getting restless. He complained about a slow night.
At 6:47 p.m. exactly, Troy drove past Morrison's parked patrol car. Morrison saw a luxury car with out of county plates. He pulled out and started following. Troy drove exactly 35 mph. He used his turn signal 150 ft before turning.
He stopped completely at the stop sign for 3 seconds. He did everything perfectly. Morrison followed for six blocks. His partner asked what they were doing. Morrison said to just watch.
Troy would slip up, but Troy didn't slip up. Morrison turned on his lights anyway. The time was 6:51 p.m. If stories like this matter to you, hit subscribe. Troy immediately signaled right. He pulled into a CVS parking lot under a bright light.
He turned off the engine. He placed both hands on the steering wheel at ten and two. The FBI office was watching everything live. Morrison walked up to the driver's side window. Harris stood at the passenger side.
Troy's hands stayed on the wheel. Morrison tapped the window with his flashlight, license, and registration. Troy spoke calmly. Of course, officer, can I ask why you pulled me over? Just hand them over.
Troy reached slowly for the glove box. He got the documents. I'd like to know the reason for the stop first. Morrison snatched the papers. Chicago, you're a long way from home.
I had a business meeting in Lake Forest. What kind of business? Consulting. Can you tell me why I was stopped? You were weaving.
Troy stayed calm. I wasn't weaving. I maintained the speed limit and signaled every turn. Morrison leaned closer. Are you arguing with me?
No, sir. I'm just asking for clarification. The reason is I said so now get out of the car. I'd prefer to stay in my vehicle. Am I being detained or am I free to go?
Morrison's face got red. You're being detained. On what grounds? Morrison stepped back. His hand went to his belt.
Get out of the car. I have the right to know why I'm being detained. Morrison turned to Harris. We got a sovereign citizen here. Harris looked uncomfortable but said nothing.
Troy spoke again. I'm not a sovereign citizen. I'm exercising my Fourth Amendment rights. Morrison laughed. Your rights are whatever I say they are.
I'd like to speak with your supervisor. Oh, you want to speak to my supervisor? Yes, please. "Okay, sure. " We can do this the hard way.
I'm not trying to make this difficult. You're making this real difficult for yourself. Last chance. Get out now. Troy stayed silent.
His hands stayed on the wheel. A customer walked out of CVS. She stopped and pulled out her phone. She started recording. A car pulled into the lot.
The driver watched. A resident across the street came onto his porch. Harris noticed. We got people watching. Morrison didn't care.
He called for backup. Unit 12 requesting backup. Route 41 CVS. Non-compliant subject refusing lawful orders. Morrison waited 30 seconds.
Troy didn't move. Morrison turned to the witnesses. Back away. This is police business. The customer kept recording.
Morrison turned back to Troy. Final warning. I'm not resisting. I just want. Morrison's face changed.
Pure rage. He stepped back from the window. He made a fist. Harris said. Morrison man just Morrison punched the window once.
A crack appeared. Twice. The glass spiderwebbed. A third time. The window shattered.
Glass exploded everywhere. Blood dripped from Morrison's knuckles onto the door. A witness screamed. Troy didn't move. He didn't flinch.
The federal equipment captured every second. Morrison reached through the broken window. He unlocked the door from inside. He yanked it open hard. He grabbed Troy by his suit jacket collar.
He pulled him from the driver's seat. Troy's head hit the door frame. You could hear the impact. Harris joined in. He grabbed Troy's arm.
Both officers pulled Troy from the vehicle. Troy's body slammed onto the parking lot pavement. His cheek scraped the ground. Blood appeared on his face. Morrison yelled, "Stop resisting.
" But Troy hadn't resisted. He hadn't moved aggressively at all. Morrison put his knee in Troy's back. Harris twisted Troy's arm behind him too far. The angle wasn't natural.
Troy showed pain but didn't fight. The federal equipment was still recording everything. Four more patrol cars arrived within 3 minutes. Officers Ramirez, Chen, Patterson, and Willis got out. Captain Thomas Reeves arrived in an unmarked car.