Newly released body camera footage shows Hulk Hogan arriving during the chaos where his son Nick Hogan was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, Law&Crime reports.
In a dramatic turn of events, the wrestling icon's son was arrested in Clearwater, Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), according to TMZ. The incident, which was captured on police body camera footage, occurred in the early hours of November 18 and revealed a tense scene involving high speed driving, an emotional confrontation and celebrity intervention. daily mail report.
Footage provided by Law&Crime shows Nick driving past a police post at an intersection at dangerous speeds before being pulled over. He was clocked at 51 mph in a 40 mph zone, and Hogan's encounters with the law quickly escalated, the Daily Mail reported.body camera video The document, published by Law&Crime, begins with the officer's claim that he “nearly ran him over.”
As the situation unfolds, Nick can be heard denying drinking, as seen in the video. Others are heard claiming the smell of alcohol on his breath was due to kissing his girlfriend, former porn star Tana Lee. But his apparent claims did little to sway officers, who said they observed signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes and cloudy eyes, the Daily Mail reported. (Related: Hulk Hogan rescues woman involved in horrific car crash)
The night's drama intensified when Leah appeared visibly distraught in the video. She allegedly confronted the officers, according to the Daily Mail. Leah then attempted to take a breathalyzer test herself, leading to her tense exchange with police, the video shows.
“You have to blow harder,” the officer tells Lear in the video.
“I'm a former porn star, that's about as hard as I can blow. Sorry, Google it,” she is shown responding. Then she became emotional. “I'm not drunk. I'm emotional and sad,” she added in the video.
According to the video, Hulk arrived at the scene of his son's arrest. The wrestling superstar seemed to be handling the situation calmly and asked about the details of the DUI charge. “Hurry up and call your lawyer and let me check on you. This is crazy, I'm sorry,” Hulk told the officer.
This isn't Nick's first run-in with the law regarding reckless driving. The Daily Mail reports that the arrests reflect a tragic 2007 drag racing accident in which passenger John Graziano suffered severe brain injuries. Hogan, who was 17 at the time, reportedly faced a potential prison sentence, and multiple traffic violations subsequently tarnished his record. His father, Hulk Hogan, recalled the 2007 accident as a pivotal moment for his son.
