Carl Chatman was drinking his coffee when police handcuffed him, ignoring Theresa’s explanation that her brother’s conviction had been vacated and that she had the paperwork to prove it. They arrested him anyway. So much for believing the victim.
Carl was released later that morning and authorities blamed a clerical error.
Theresa said, “We didn’t think that every time we turned around and opened our door, there were going to be police there. I mean, come on, when is it going to be over?”