Deposition: Police Chief Laughs at Handcuffed Man—Then Testifies Under Oath [Full Breakdown]

Video Description

On May 31, 2018, Jack Miller walked into Leon Valley's municipal building to file a complaint about illegal signage. Hours later, a SWAT team executed a no-knock warrant on his home while his family—including children—were inside. Police Chief Joseph Salvaggio showed up personally, and when Miller was brought out in handcuffs, Salvaggio laughed in his face. This video includes body-worn camera footage from the raid, footage from the original encounter, and the full deposition where Salvaggio attempts to justify what happened. About "Clearly Established": This channel breaks down real depositions, court cases, and legal issues in civil rights litigation. "Clearly established law" is the legal standard courts use to determine whether police officers lose their qualified immunity protection. I provide an inside look at how these cases are actually litigated—from investigation through trial. ⚖️ LEGAL DISCLAIMER: This video is for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The analysis presented reflects my perspective as plaintiff's counsel in this specific case. If you have a legal issue, please consult with a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction. 📱 Follow me on X: @clearlyestablished 🌐 Visit my firm: grable.law 💼 Practice Areas: Police Misconduct, Civil Rights, Federal Litigation Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:07 Background of Chief Joseph Salvaggio 00:46 Jack Miller's Complaint and Encounter 01:53 The Confrontation at Leon Valley 08:26 The Aftermath and Legal Actions 14:40 Deposition of Joseph Salvaggio 41:55 Firearms Expert Testimony 42:37 Incident Reports and Officer Testimonies 44:55 Charges Against Jack Miller 46:14 Refiling Charges and Legal Procedures 56:25 Text Messages and Evidence Preservation 01:09:10 Search Warrant Execution 01:32:34 Introduction to the Game and Communication Issues 01:33:57 Incident Report and Officer Vasquez's Performance 01:36:17 Arrest of Jack Miller and Initial Observations 01:38:04 Details on the Glock and Evidence Collection 01:39:10 Interactions and Complaints Regarding Jack Miller 01:45:12 Chain of Command and Decision Making 01:47:44 Post-Arrest Procedures and Reflections 01:56:47 Reviewing Video Evidence and Final Discussions 02:14:39 Questioning the Relevance of Officer Rivera's Testimony 02:15:25 Details of the Search and Arrest Warrants 02:15:49 Reviewing Surveillance and Body Cam Footage 02:16:55 Jack Miller's Actions and Officer Reactions 02:18:58 Debating the Legitimacy of Reports and Affidavits 02:22:37 Discussion on Report Writing Practices 02:27:33 Examination of Video Evidence and Officer Testimonies 02:31:49 Jack Miller's Intentions and Confrontations 02:52:12 Text Messages and Evidence Handling #QualifiedImmunity #PoliceMisconduct #CivilRights #PoliceDeposition #FourthAmendment #FirstAmendment #Section1983 #PoliceAccountability #NoKnockWarrant #BodyCamFootage #CivilRightsLawyer #TexasPolice #LegalAnalysis