Facts relevant to the ruling inGlik v. Cunniffeinclude

1. Glikbeganrecordingthearrestinresponsetoaconcernthatexcessive force was being used.
2. When one of the officers asked Glik if his video recording included audio and Glik responded in the negative, the office handcuffed Glik and placed him under arrest for illegal wiretapping.
3. Glikwasalsochargedwithaidingintheescapeofaprisoner,acharge which was dropped after Glik threatened to sue due to lack of probable cause.
4. Glikhadheardanotherbystandercalloutfortheofficerstostophurting the young woman they were arresting.