Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan has been suspended without pay for six months following her arrest last month, an incident that drew widespread attention after body camera footage showed her warning police they would “regret” taking her into custody, as reported by The New York Post.

Flanagan, 34, was arrested on August 14 at the Clarke Cooke House restaurant in Newport, Rhode Island, on a charge of willful trespass.

Newport Police were called to the restaurant shortly before 10 p.m. after an intoxicated woman, described as Flanagan’s friend, allegedly refused to leave the premises.

During the response, officers encountered Flanagan, who became combative as they attempted to escort her from the scene. Body-worn camera footage captured Flanagan repeatedly demanding that police shut off their cameras.

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“Protocol is that you turn it off if a citizen requests to turn it off,” she insisted, though her statement was not accurate under Rhode Island law.

As officers moved to arrest her, Flanagan identified herself as a prosecutor. “I’m an AG! I’m an AG!” she said, before escalating her remarks. “You’re going to regret this. You’re going to regret it. I’m an A—,” she added, while being placed in the back of a police car.

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha condemned Flanagan’s actions and announced the disciplinary action.

“On Aug. 14, Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Flanagan mistreated the Newport Police Department and embarrassed herself, the Office, and frankly me,” Neronha said, according to the Boston Globe.

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“We hold our attorneys to the highest personal and professional standards, and Ms. Flanagan plainly did not meet those standards here.”

Neronha added that he hopes Flanagan uses the time away from her position to reassess her behavior.

“I sincerely hope she takes this time to reflect on the seriousness of her conduct and makes corrective changes in her life. She has a long road ahead of her, but I believe that in the long run, our worst moments can inspire us to become better people.”

Flanagan was arraigned on Wednesday and pleaded no contest, Boston.com reported. She received a six-month filing, meaning the case could be dismissed if she avoids further legal trouble during that period.

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Her attorney, Kevin Hagan, declined to comment following the arraignment.

Neronha later clarified that Flanagan’s claim regarding the authority to shut off police body cameras was false.

“She’s humiliated herself,” he told WPRO in an earlier interview. “Regardless of what happens vis-a-vis her employment with us, she’s going to have a long time coming back from this. It’s just really unfortunate.”

He also noted the impact on his office. “I’ve got 110 lawyers. She embarrassed all of them. I haven’t had many issues like this while I’ve been attorney general,” Neronha said.

The Attorney General’s Office has not provided further comment on whether Flanagan will return to her position after the suspension concludes.

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