 Trooper Jay Riggin stopped Bombard's car because he believed Bombard had shown him the middle finger. According to the lawsuit, Bombard denied that but said he did curse and give him the finger once the initial stop was concluded. Bombard was then stopped down the road and arrested again on a charge of disorderly conduct. His car was towed and he was jailed for more than an hour and cited to criminal court. According to the ACLU, the charge was eventually dismissed.