RHODE ISLAND ATTY GNRL and PEPSI EXEC VERONICA HANNAN – DRUNK DISORDERLY
Assistant Attorney General, Devon Flanagan, displayed humiliating government misconduct before getting arrested
DRUNK RHODE ISLAND ATTORNEY GENERAL THREATENS POLICE WITH “YOU’RE GONNA REGRET THIS.” THREATENING POLICE PUT HER ON UNPAID LEAVE
BY SNN.BZ STAFF
Bodycam footage showing a Rhode Island prosecutor telling police they’ll “regret” arresting her has gone viral. In the widely circulated footage, released by Newport Police Department.
Rhode Island’s Attorney General’s Office: Where the Law Meets the Sauce
In a state known for its quaint lighthouses and clam chowder, Rhode Island’s Attorney General’s Office has recently made headlines for a different kind of “spirited” behavior.
Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Hogan Flanagan and her friend Veronica Hannan, A PEPSI EXECUTIVE who refers to herself as a “Diversity Champion at STEM,” turned a night out at Newport’s swanky Clarke Cooke House into a viral spectacle that could’ve been scripted by a slapstick comedy writer.
But wait, there’s more! Another AG from the same office also had a DUI arrest so hush-hush it got sealed tighter than a bottle of vintage merlot.
Buckle up for a wild ride through Rhode Island’s legal libations.The Clarke Cooke House Caper: A Trespassing Telenovela
Picture this: it’s a balmy August evening in Newport, and Devon Hogan Flanagan, a seasoned prosecutor with a seven-year stint in the AG’s Appellate Unit, is out with her gal pal Veronica Hannan (who is actually a DEI hire at PEPSI).
The duo, perhaps fueled by one too many cosmopolitans, found themselves at the center of a scene straight out of Cops: The Tipsy Edition. On August 14, 2025, Newport police rolled up to Clarke Cooke House after reports of an “unwanted party” refusing to leave.
Spoiler alert: the unwanted party was our dynamic duo.
Bodycam footage, which has since gone more viral than a cat video on X, captures Flanagan in full courtroom swagger, demanding officers turn off their cameras because, apparently, “protocol” says so. “I’m an AG! I’m an AG!” she proclaimed, as if her title was a get-out-of-jail-free card in Monopoly.
Her friend Hannan, not to be outdone, chimed in with, “She’s a fucking lawyer, so she knows!” The officer’s response? A deadpan, “That’s bullshit lawyer stuff, so that’s not true.” Ouch, talk about a legal mic drop.
The pair’s refusal to vacate the premises led to Flanagan being charged with willful trespass, while Hannan, the Pepsi Girl who briefly slipped out of handcuffs like a Houdini wannabe and kicked a police cruiser door, racked up charges for trespass, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
Flanagan’s parting shot as she was stuffed into the cruiser? “Buddy, you’re gonna regret this!” Spoiler: the only regret might be her choice of cocktail that night.
Attorney General Peter Neronha, clearly not amused, called Flanagan’s behavior “inexcusable” and promised a “strong, strong sanction.” As of August 22, Flanagan was placed on unpaid leave, pending a review that’s probably more thorough than a bartender checking IDs on a Friday night. Neronha even made her watch the bodycam footage, which must’ve been like forcing someone to relive their worst karaoke performance.
Three years ago, another Rhode Island Assistant Attorney General was also pulled over for drunk driving.
The Sealed DUI Deal: A Mystery Wrapped in a Shot GlassBut hold the phone—Flanagan and Hannan aren’t the only ones from the AG’s office who’ve had a brush with the law and a bottle.
Rumor has it that another assistant attorney general from the same office was nabbed for DUI, but this case was sealed tighter than a bank vault. Details are scarcer than sober decisions at a dive bar, but whispers on X suggest this unnamed AG took a joyride that ended with flashing lights and a breathalyzer.
Unlike Flanagan’s public meltdown, this incident was swept under the rug faster than you can say “last call.”Who is this mystery AG? Why the sealed case? Was it a cover-up or just Rhode Island’s legal system practicing for the secrecy world championships? Without concrete details, we can only speculate that this AG’s night out involved a designated driver who got lost in the sauce. One thing’s for sure: the AG’s office is starting to look like the set of Law & Order: Happy Hour Edition.The Aftermath: Sobering Up or Doubling Down?Flanagan’s future hangs in the balance as Neronha mulls whether to keep her on staff or show her the door. He’s hinted at a suspension without pay, but also noted that Flanagan has kids who’ll see that cringe-worthy bodycam footage. Talk about a family movie night no one asked for. Meanwhile, Hannan’s lawyer, John Grasso, defended his client’s antics, saying the situation escalated “fast and furious” and that Veronica was just trying to slow things down. Sure, John, nothing says “calm down” like slipping out of cuffs and kicking a police car.
As for the sealed DUI case, the lack of info leaves us with more questions than a trivia night at a brewery. Did this AG also try the “I’m an AG!” card? Was there a secret handshake involved in sealing the case? Until the records are unsealed (or someone spills the tea on X), we’re left imagining a courtroom drama where the evidence is a half-empty bottle of pinot grigio.The Moral of the Story: Don’t Drink and ProsecuteRhode Island’s AG office is learning the hard way that mixing law with liquor is a recipe for headlines—and not the good kind. Flanagan’s viral arrest and the mysterious sealed DUI case have turned the office into a punchline, proving that even those who uphold the law aren’t immune to a bad night out. So, next time you’re at Clarke Cooke House, maybe stick to water—and leave the bodycam demands to the professionals. After all, in Rhode Island, the only thing stronger than the cocktails might be the consequences.Disclaimer: No actual cocktails were harmed in the writing of this article, but several reputations took a hit.
