Reckless Teen Runs Over Cop, Claims Father's Diplomat Status Grants Immunity: Authorities

Avraham Gil, 19, is accused of intentionally running down a Florida police officer because he “hates waiting in traffic.” Gil’s attorneys claimed the teen was protected from prosecution by his father’s status as consul for the Israeli Consulate, but the U.S. State Department disagreed. Law&Crime’s Jesse Weber discusses it all with criminal defense attorney Melba Pearson. PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: This episode of Sidebar is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://www.betterhelp.com/sidebar and get on your way to being your best self! HOST: Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweber LAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION: YouTube Management - Bobby Szoke Podcasting - Sam Goldberg Video Editing - Michael Deininger Script Writing & Producing - Savannah Williamson Guest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane Kaye Social Media Management - Vanessa Bein STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .