This man was arrested and nearly died in jail | Four Corners

Key Concepts:

• Wrongful arrest
• Police corruption
• In-custody assault
• Negligence (address disclosure)
• Conspiracy to import and supply pseudoephedrine
• Brain injury
• Unfit to stand trial
• Collateral damage

Summary:

The video details the experiences of Adam Watt, a former boxer, who claims to have been wrongfully arrested and subjected to severe consequences due to police corruption and negligence.

Arrest and In-Custody Assault:

Watt states that 16 years prior to the video, he was arrested due to the actions of a corrupt police officer. While incarcerated, he was violently attacked, sustaining life-threatening injuries.

Negligence and Address Disclosure:

Following the assault, authorities allegedly mistakenly provided Watt's home address to his attacker. This act of negligence placed Watt and his family in further danger. Watt expresses the fear he felt for his family's safety, believing his life might end due to the situation.

Conspiracy Charge and Brain Injury:

In 2008, Watt was charged with conspiracy to import and supply pseudoephedrine, a precursor chemical used in the production of methamphetamine ("ice"). While on remand (being held in custody awaiting trial), he was again attacked, resulting in a brain injury. This injury caused memory loss and epileptic fits.

Unfit to Stand Trial and Collateral Damage:

Due to the severity of his brain injury, Watt was deemed unfit to stand trial and was subsequently released from jail. He maintains his innocence, claiming he was "collateral damage" in a crime orchestrated by former police officer Mark Dandon and his associates.