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Tesla Footage Clears Driver Cuffed 33 Minutes; Officer Resigns
A Winter Springs, Florida police officer has resigned after a case in which footage from a Tesla helped clear a driver who was held in his driveway at gunpoint. Police Chief Matthew Tracht confirmed in a statement on Tuesday, October 20, that the officer is no longer employed by the city and that his conduct did not meet department standards. The incident occurred on August 7, 2024. According to WESH 2, Kevin Finley was handcuffed for 33 minutes and charged with fleeing police and reckless driving.…
- Kevin Finley was cuffed for 33 minutes and acquitted in July 2026.
- The Tesla's rear camera showed emergency lights visible only for a moment.
🔎 Why it matters: The rear camera of Kevin Finley's Tesla contradicted the officer's report on the lights and traction, and decided the July 2026 trial. The internal investigation into Finley's complaint was still open when the officer resigned.
📈 Upside: Dashcam and Sentry Mode, built into the Tesla software, recorded the incident without an aftermarket camera.
📉 Risk: Finley plans a civil lawsuit over the arrest and his legal bills, and the internal investigation was left unresolved after the resignation.
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