Man dressed as Darth Vader defends Flock cameras to San Diego City Council: ‘This is what the emperor needs’
A man dressed as the iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader on Wednesday appeared to defend the use of Flock cameras before the San Diego City Council, assuring that “this is what the emperor needs.” The man approached the podium to address the Public Safety and Livable Neighborhoods Committee meet...
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What happenedMan dressed as Darth Vader defends Flock cameras to San Diego City Council: ‘This is what the emperor needs’.
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Man dressed as Darth Vader defends Flock cameras to San Diego City Council: ‘This is what the emperor needs’
A man dressed as the iconic “Star Wars” villain Darth Vader on Wednesday appeared to defend the use of Flock cameras before the San Diego City Council, assuring that “this is what the emper...
