Rights Violation or a Complete Jerk?

[Roland]

his contempt for the law is what went too far in my opinion

Contempt for the law? What contempt? What law? From all perspectives, he was unjustly arrested. Go back and re-read the article. Check the updates at the bottom. You'll notice he put up a section of law that states NO ONE is require to provide a driver's license while not operating a vehicle, ONLY your name, address, and date of birth.

2921.29 © Nothing in this section requires a person to answer any questions beyond that person’s name, address, or date of birth. Nothing in this section authorizes a law enforcement officer to arrest a person for not providing any information beyond that person’s name, address, or date of birth or for refusing to describe the offense observed.

Now, you tell me where he had contempt, and then tell me why it wasn't warranted.