Jackson, who was described in the sheriff’s report as “belligerent,” had to be physically restrained by bystanders as he lunged toward the trooper, video shows. “I’m gonna call the governor tomorrow and I’m gonna talk to him about this s--- because this is f------ ridiculous,” Jackson told the trooper. Jackson maintained to deputies that the girl was not in distress, according to the sheriff’s report. At one point, Jackson uses profanity while asking one of the troopers if he knows who he is, according to the sheriff’s report. AdvertisementCarson County Chief Deputy J.C. Blackburn wrote in the sheriff’s report that he had seen Jackson drinking alcohol backstage at the rodeo that night.

Source: Washington Post August 16, 2023 01:15 UTC