2019 Body Cam Footage Resurfaces With Sensational Revenge Twist
A sensational viral post on X has reignited interest in one of Baltimore’s most infamous police misconduct cases — this time with a dramatic twist. Yesterday (August 7), user @IAmLilRico shared body camera footage from a 2019 incident involving former Baltimore Police Sergeant Ethan Newberg, claiming the man he illegally arrested had been sleeping with Newberg’s wife as revenge. The allegation, while unverified, has fueled intense online chatter and helped the clip rack up nearly 4 million views in just days.
The 60-second video — originally tied to criminal charges against Newberg — shows him aggressively pursuing and arresting bystander Lee Dotson after a casual remark during another arrest. In the viral retelling, the supposed affair adds a layer of karmic justice to the scene, transforming a documented case of abuse of power into an internet folk-revenge tale. But court records, news reports, and official investigations make no mention of any personal connection between Newberg and Dotson, suggesting this detail is more meme-fueled speculation than fact.
The Original Incident: May 2019 in Southwest Baltimore
The body cam clip first hit the public in June 2019. It shows Newberg in the middle of detaining a man when Dotson, passing by on the sidewalk, casually says: “Just let him go, man.”
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What happened next stunned viewers and eventually prosecutors: Newberg immediately abandoned the initial arrest, sprinted toward Dotson, grabbed him, and forced him to the ground. The footage captures Newberg cursing at Dotson and forcibly handcuffing him, even as another officer tried to calm him down. Dotson was not interfering with police, nor was he suspected of any crime…