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Reckless Ben: Part 3 PSYCHO COP - MEDINA DORE; Reed Brimhall; Dan McNeff & more

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Overview

The speaker (BJ Investigates / “Reckless Ben” commentary community) reacts to Part 3 of Ben’s Patreon documentary, focusing on alleged unconstitutional police actions by the Provo Police Department—particularly detective Medina Doré.

The livestream is presented as a long-form “rant” with legal and political commentary, repeatedly urging viewers to file complaints rather than send hate.


Core claims about the Provo case (Part 3 + new details)

1. A “sneak-and-peek” Google search warrant was obtained against Ben

The speaker alleges Medina Doré helped secure a warrant that compelled Google to disclose extensive account and location-related data, including:

  • Gmail/YouTube identifiers
  • login/IP/device/location history
  • timeline/location tracking

They also claim the warrant included a gag order, preventing Ben from being notified for approximately 90 days.

2. The warrant theory is portrayed as fabricated or not supported

The speaker argues that earlier allegations were later replaced with less serious charges, suggesting overreach and insufficient/false probable cause.

They contrast:

  • Initial alleged theories: attempted theft by extortion and commercial obstruction
  • Later charges described: disorderly conduct and criminal trespass

A repeated centerpiece is the claim that Medina Doré allegedly acknowledged on a phone call that there was “no extortion” code fitting the situation, yet later asserted extortion-based probable cause to a judge.

3. Non-disclosure and lack of transparency

The speaker claims it was especially abusive that the investigation remained secret from Ben, even while police obtained highly personal data. They also compare this to protections for journalism/public dissemination activities, implying potential privacy violations.

4. Refusal to provide a key statement relied upon by police

The speaker alleges one of the few evidence items in the Provo charging narrative was a declaration/witness statement from Adam Brimhall. They claim police/city refused to release that statement, citing an “ongoing investigation” justification.


Claimed wrongdoing extending beyond the warrant

1. Alleged lies on record and “Brady material” concerns

The speaker alleges discrepancies and suggests potentially exculpatory video evidence was not properly shared.

They invoke Brady obligations—the prosecutorial duty to disclose exculpatory or materially relevant information—framing possible legal exposure for both law enforcement and the prosecution team.

2. Allegations involving judge oversight

The speaker identifies a judge as Christine S. Johnson (a BYU graduate), asserting she signed/approved the warrant(s) despite deficiencies. They frame this as part of a broader pattern of overbroad warrants.

3. Claims of evidence suppression / deletion

The speaker repeatedly alleges posts were removed from official/linked accounts (city-related pages), implying obstruction of evidence. They credit supporters for archiving screenshots and using archive tools.


Separate “Medina Doré” allegation: death-related lawsuit (wrongful conduct claims)

The livestream also pivots to a broader criminal-legal allegation that Medina Doré was involved in a lawsuit tied to a death/medical mishandling incident.

The speaker describes a federal civil-rights lawsuit (framed as consistent with 42 U.S.C. § 1983) connected to a person who allegedly overdosed. They claim officers including Medina Doré:

  • did not inform medical staff about the overdose,
  • rejected/declined requested medical assistance,
  • allegedly withheld critical information,
  • and the decedent died after custody/medical clearance.

The speaker claims the case was appealed and settled, suggesting it undermines Medina Doré’s credibility. Note: in the provided subtitles summary, detailed procedural outcome information beyond “settlement language” is not described.


Federal court / procedural updates discussed

1. Removal to federal court + jurisdiction issues

The speaker mentions a case involving Reckless Ben LLC being removed to federal court. They discuss diversity jurisdiction, explaining that for an LLC it depends on the citizenship of each member, and that the judge ordered clarification.

A docket-related order allegedly required defendants to prove citizenship of each LLC member by a deadline or face remand.

2. Intervention request (Gregory C. Belmont)

The speaker states a motion related to Gregory C. Belmont was lodged but not granted leave to intervene (or not yet officially accepted). They also claim a later filing corrected the status to “lodged.”


Most important “takeaway” framing by the speaker

Medina Doré is portrayed as:

  • a corrupt or unreliable officer,
  • alleged to have lied to justify a warrant,
  • alleged to have used an overbroad secret warrant to obtain intimate data without proper probable cause,
  • and alleged to have broader rights-violation involvement, including an earlier civil lawsuit involving death/medical neglect claims.

The speaker’s public message emphasizes:

  • don’t send hate/contact
  • file lawful complaints
  • seek legal accountability, including potential civil suits

Presenters / Contributors

Main presenter/commentator

  • BJ Investigates (livestream host; speaker)

Referenced/featured

  • Reckless Ben (Patreon video author)

Discussed individuals/entities (as participants in the alleged events)

  • Medina Doré (Provo detective)
  • Ammon McNeff / Ammon Daniel McNeff (described as complainant/franchise figure)
  • Dan McNeff / Dan McNev (referenced as another central subject)
  • Ben Schneider (“Reckless Ben” identity)
  • Sheldon (associated companion in the narrative)
  • Adam Brimhall / Reed Brimhall (referenced, including an alleged statement/declaration)
  • Christine S. Johnson (judge referenced regarding warrant approval)
  • David Barlo (federal judge referenced later in docket discussion)
  • Gregory C. Belmont (intervention motion referenced)
  • Genevieve Pratt (named in connection with a records denial letter)
  • Cole G. Richardson (referenced in earlier American Fork warrant context)
  • American Fork Police Department
  • Provo City / Provo City Council / Provo mayor
  • Google (target of the search warrant disclosure)
  • Prosecutors / prosecution team (referenced in Brady/exculpatory discussion)

Superchat/support roles mentioned (not presenters)

  • Terry (“roofer Terry”), Squid Spaghetti, Julie, Valhalla, a civil rights lawyer (unnamed), and others (names appear as screen/chat shoutouts).

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