Texas police prevent NFL player from visiting dying relative

This story is outrageous... A police officer in Plano, TX has been placed on desk duty following an ordeal he had with Houston Texans running back, Ryan Moats. Moats and his wife were en route to a hospital to visit her mother in her final moments. 

In a rush to get to the hospital, Moats and his wife ran a red light. A cop flashed the vehicle, and pulled the couple over in front of the hospital. The drama that ensues is astonishing. The police officer holds Moats in the car for 13 minutes despite numerous pleas. Moats' wife left the vehicle to be with her mother, but the officer held Moats because he could not find his insurance. Moats' mother-in-law passed during the ordeal outside, and Moats was not allowed a chance to say his goodbyes. 

The Plano police dept. has revoked the ticket if it helps...

When you watch these videos, (there's 2 parts) listen to the officer and how he handles the situation, despite the pleas from Moats. The 'chase' ends, and the confrontation begins at 1:00.

 

The way that officer bullied Ryan Moats given the circumstances is atrocious. I understand Moats committed a traffic violation, but he shouldn't have been prevented from seeing his dying mother-in-law in the hospital parking lot as a result. A cops duty is "to protect and serve," not bully and intimidate. Officer Robert Powell should no longer be allowed to be carry his badge.