The shocking actions of a 28-year-old former college cheerleader, Kai DeBerry-Bostick, have exposed a disturbing sense of entitlement and blatant disregard for public safety—qualities that seem increasingly common in today’s culture of self-absorption. Bodycam footage released by the Laurel Police Department shows DeBerry-Bostick, a Bowie State University graduate and self-proclaimed “honor student,” violently tearing down police barriers, assaulting an officer, and recklessly plowing her car into a crowded street fair—all because she “couldn’t be late to work.”
The video, which should serve as a wake-up call to those who dismiss law enforcement concerns, captures the full extent of her dangerous behavior. “I need to get out, I need to get out,” DeBerry-Bostick whines, before snapping at the officer, “I gotta go.” When the calm and professional cop offers to call her a cab—a reasonable solution—she arrogantly dismisses him, shouting, “I got to go to work! What do you want me to do?” This is the epitome of selfishness: a privileged individual who believes her personal schedule justifies endangering lives.
What follows is even worse. Ignoring direct orders, she jumps into her car, shoves past the officer, and speeds into a pedestrian-filled festival zone. The bodycam footage shows her vehicle coming within feet of a man pushing a stroller—an unthinkable act of negligence. As bystanders scramble for safety, the officer, who suffered minor injuries trying to stop her, is heard screaming, “Stop your car!” Yet, she only halts when physically dragged from the vehicle and handcuffed.
DeBerry-Bostick’s background—cheerleader, sorority member, so-called “honor student”—makes this incident all the more surreal. It’s a stark reminder that academic achievements and social status don’t equate to respect for the law. While the liberal media often rushes to humanize criminals, this case proves that no amount of privilege excuses violent behavior. The Laurel Police Department confirmed no civilians were hurt, but only because of sheer luck—not because of any restraint on her part.
Meanwhile, the same activists who scream “defund the police” are silent when officers like this one put themselves in harm’s way to protect the public. DeBerry-Bostick now faces charges including assault, resisting arrest, and reckless endangerment—charges that should be prosecuted to the fullest extent. Law and order are not optional, and this case is a perfect example of why police must be supported, not vilified.