Essence Barrow-Lee, 19, from Milwaukee has filed an official complaint against the Wisconsin State Patrol following a highly controversial traffic stop. The video of the stop has since been released by Barrow-Lee’s family and subsequently went viral on social media, with many questioning the necessity of such forceful actions against a teen with no prior record.
Reportedly, the incident happened on Feb. 2, 2026. An officer pulled Barrow-Lee over on suspicion of excessive speeding, improper vehicle registration, and obstruction. The Daily Dot obtained the video, which shows the officer asking Barrow-Lee to step out of her car, to which she answers, “No.”
