Wedding Manager Arrests Black Mother of the Bride

Wedding Manager Arrests Black Mother of the Bride

Ma’am, just stay [music] calm while we figure this out. >> Officer, I haven’t stolen anything. I am calm. You’re doing this outside? >> It’s temporary. >> Temporary doesn’t make it less humiliating. >> That area is restricted to [music] family and the bridal party. >> I’ve already told you I belong there. >> You’re not on the bridal party list.

>> Mop? >> Excuse me, the staff entrance is around back. >> I’m sorry? [music] >> Catering and event staff aren’t supposed to use the guest entrance. >> I’m not catering. And I don’t work here. >> My mistake. We have several vendors arriving. Good morning. Welcome. Do you have your invitation? >> Did he? >> Which event are you here for? >> Emily Carter’s wedding.

>> Friend of the bride? [music] >> Something like that. I’m simply trying to make sure [music] everyone gets where they need to be. >> I know where I need to be. >> Where is that? >> With Emily. >> Ma’am, that room is restricted. >> I know. >> Only the bride, immediate family, and bridal party should be back here.

>> Good. I’m here for Emily. She actually brought this. >> You know the bride personally? >> Very. >> Are you her stylist? [music] >> No. >> Wedding coordinator? >> No. >> Personal assistant? >> Why do you keep trying to find a job for me? Catering, stylist, coordinator, assistant. Anything [music] except family.

>> I need to know who has access to restricted [music] areas. >> Fine. Emily is my daughter. >> Your daughter? >> Yes. Family doesn’t [music] always match the picture you already have in your head. >> Where’s the bracelet? >> What bracelet? >> Emily’s [music] bracelet. It was right here. >> Don’t say it. >> Excuse me? >> If you’re accusing [music] me of stealing my daughter’s bracelet, say it.

>> Let me see inside your bag. >> No. >> Why not? >> Because you don’t get to search me if you misplace something. >> Not until we resolve this. >> You already decided how you want to resolve it. >> Then I’m calling security. >> Call whoever you need to call. >> I’m calling the police. >> You’re calling the police on the bride’s mother? Because you can’t find the bride’s bracelet? >> Because you’re refusing to cooperate.

[music] >> Who called? >> I did. We have a possible theft. >> No. She has a missing bracelet. >> Start from the beginning. [music] >> She was alone in the bridal suite. She was LA’s hands on the bride and the bracelet. >> She was inside the bridal suite. Then an expensive bracelet disappeared. >> You actually saw her take it? >> No.

But she was alone in there. >> Now we’re getting to the facts. Why were you inside [music] the bridal suite? >> Because my daughter is getting married here. >> The bride is your [music] daughter? >> Yes. >> You knew that. >> She told me. >> Just open the bag. This could be over in 10 [music] seconds. >> No. >> Why are you making this difficult? >> Because innocent people don’t owe you a search just to make your suspicion feel reasonable.

I’m getting Emily. Officer. >> She’s leaving with the bag. >> I’m walking 20 ft to find my daughter. >> With a piece of jewelry potentially in your possession. >> There it is. You think I stole it. Are you serious? >> I’m asking you to [music] remain here while I establish what happened. >> I was remaining here.

 I tried to get my daughter. Please don’t walk me through my daughter’s wedding like this. Have you searched the room? >> Not yet. >> Spoken to Emily? [music] >> Not yet. >> Mom! Why is my mother handcuffed? >> She’s your mother? >> Yes. Did anybody see her take anything? >> No. >> Did you search the room? >> Not yet. >> Mom.

>> I’m okay. >> No, you’re not. >> Mrs. Carter, I am so sorry. There has clearly been a terrible misunderstanding. >> Mrs. Carter. That’s new. >> You knew I was her mother. You just didn’t believe me. >> Mom never touched it. >> Nothing had been stolen. Nobody saw anybody take anything, but somehow there was already a thief.

>> Nobody is taking your wedding day from us. >> [snorts] >> Ready, Mom? >> I’ve been ready since the day I brought you home.