California Man Not Allowed To Ride Bus by Officer “Because, I Said So”

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California Man Not Allowed To Ride Bus by Officer “Because, I Said So”

June 16th, 2016

Awake Goy

This post was originally published at Fresno People’s Media

Jesse Paz of Fresno, CA said he was having a conversation with one of the youth from the fitness club he’s a youth minister at, waiting for a bus at the FAX Transit Center at Manchester Mall. Officer Ruiz approached the youth and told him he had to leave. Jesse said he told the youth “you better hurry up and go or else.”

That’s when Officer Ruiz started harassing Jesse and told him he wouldn’t be allowed to catch his next bus. He would have to walk himself and his young daughter home in the Fresno heat. He would not be allowed access to public transportation, that he already purchased a ticket for, all because he said something that Officer Ruiz didn’t like.

If Jesse’s story is truthful, then this behavior from Officer Ruiz is nothing other than harassment and a deprivation of his rights under color of law.

Here’s what Jesse said happened:

“Julisa had to go to my work with me today. I just clocked out and we caught the FAX (Fresno Area Express) bus to Manchester Mall. I saw a youth from 701 United and started talking with him, when this Fresno police officer, Rudy Ruiz – badge ‪#‎P379‬, came up to tell the youth he had to go.

That’s when I proceeded to tell the youth “you better hurry up and go or else.” implying that the officer would arrest him. Officer Ruiz proceeded to come up and harass me, telling me that I could not ride the bus although I had already purchased my and Julisa’s ride.

It’s hot, Julisa had to use the restroom, and we were both very hungry. The officer could not tell me what I did wrong and why I could no longer ride the bus.

So I have called the department and asked to speak with his sergeant. Waiting on their call back. Julisa was scared because he literally walked us away from the bus station. He also threatened to take me down if I did not leave the premises.

Can someone help me? We are in shock right now.”

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Source Article from http://www.copblock.org/161648/161648/