Man Claims He Was Anally Probed 8 Times Following Traffic Stop For Drugs

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DEMING, N.M. (CBS Las Vegas) — A New Mexico man claims he was anally probed several times by police and medical officials following a traffic stop.

The victim, David Eckert, claims in a federal lawsuit that officers from the Deming Police Department pulled him over after he failed to make a complete stop at a stop sign outside a Walmart this past January.

When Eckert got out of his car, officers indicated that they believed he was in possession of drugs – in his anal cavity.

“They say when he stepped out of his car he was standing in a manner that looked as if he was clinching his buttocks,” Shannon Kennedy, Eckert’s attorney, told KOB-TV.

A judge granted a search warrant to perform an anal cavity search on Eckert shortly after he was taken into custody. KOB reports that a doctor refused to perform the anal cavity search at a Deming emergency room, saying it was “unethical.” Eckert was then transported to Gila Regional Medical Center, where his alleged trauma began.

According to the lawsuit and medical records, Eckert’s abdominal area was x-rayed twice, doctors stuck fingers in his anus twice, he had three enemas inserted anally and had a colonoscopy performed. No drugs were ever found during the search.

“This is like something out of a science fiction film,” Kennedy told KOB. “Anal probing by government officials and public employees?”

Eckert did not consent to any of the searches.

Kennedy said her client has been “absolutely terrified” since the January incident.

“I mean it’s absolutely unimaginable that this could happen in America,” Kennedy told KOB.

Deming Police Chief Brandan Gigante told KOB that his department follows the law.

“We follow the law in every aspect and follow procedures and protocols we have in place,” Gigante said.

Eckert is suing the City of Deming, the Deming Police Department, the Gila Regional Medical Center and deputies from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Department.

18 USC 242 - Look it up.

The police, judge, et.al., should all be shot up the ass with a 12 gauge shot gun!

As usual, the police are a disgusting group.

Yes, it's a blanket statement because IT FITS!

Fucking protocols. Protocols are not laws. Overzealous law enforcement at work again.

I've heard on the news, that a lot of this has been happening in New Mexico...to at least 2 different guys and one girl...the police were using a drug sniffing dog that was no longer certified....lawsuits are coming.

[color=#000000]He probably had his ass clenched due to the close proximity of hostile police officers. They can use the protocal excuse all they want, but that doesn' t make it right. These police are just asking for huge lawsuits against them. Clenched buttocks as probable cause for a judge to sign a warrent? I would think they would get laughed out of court for that one, and the judge deserves to lose his bench seat if he is an elected official. Bet the population of Deming love this notoriety.[/color]

The cops in this country are being systematically militarized in both weapons and tactics. It's become increasingly more so since 9-11. Blatant misuse of authority is being justified by ever more flimsy excuses. This is not the country I grew up in as a child.

Oh there were (Plural) lawsuits!! I forget what the settlement was for but it was all settled out of Court!! Eckert got "some money" but he didn't get "HIS DIGNITY" back!!! Susie, I would concur with your statement, however, I think chaining them naked and face down to a examination table and let you at em' till they scream for moma would do for starters!!........

and....Susie "Cracks!!" the whip.....(Ker-Lash!!!!!)

highwater

PS Trouble is there is no Justice for what happened. Eckert didn't get his dignity back as I posted and no sum of money could compensate for that!! The Cops, Chief of Police, Judge and med people walked and the "Tax Payers" in those Counties are who ultimately paid the money. Those people are so sadistically evil it can only be compared to the atrocities of the WWII Nazi Holocoust !! Just remember, those perpetrators still "Walk among us!" To revise the words from an old pop song,"Stay outa' Deming Baby!!!!"

Yes, Eckert got some money. According to CNN $1.6 million. The article said the settlement was with the city and county. It did not mention whether he settled with the medical facility also.