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Tennessee Officers Disciplined Over Controversial Traffic Stop Footage

11/1/2025

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The Oak Ridge Police Department in Tennessee concluded an internal investigation into the November 2, 2024 traffic stop, when officers photographed a woman's feet.
Two officers were disciplined, with one receiving a written reprimand and the other a verbal reprimand.
The inquiry, prompted by a TikTok video from attorney Donald Christmas representing the woman, found no formal complaint and noted prior concerns among city officials.

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Story summary

The Oak Ridge Police Department in Tennessee concluded an internal investigation into the November 2, 2024 traffic stop, when officers photographed a woman's feet.
Two officers were disciplined, with one receiving a written reprimand and the other a verbal reprimand.
The inquiry, prompted by a TikTok video from attorney Donald Christmas representing the woman, found no formal complaint and noted prior concerns among city officials.