Woman who was wrongly fully arrested for trespassing in Newport, Rhode Island.

Devon Hogan Flanagan is a Special Assistant Attorney General (an “A.G.” or more accurately, a SAAG) in charge of defending cops from citizens’ lawsuits. Her specialty is handling criminal cases in appelate court.

Devon Renee Flanagan has been the clearest example of misogyny in modern times.

While Devon Hogan Flanagan was perceived as having misinterpreted Rhode Island’s body‑camera policy, the body‑camera footage suggests she may not have realized she was being treated as a suspect. She was actively trying to calm an unruly friend—who appears to have been the focus of the restaurant staff’s complaint—and only reacted defensively when officers arrived. In that moment, her insistence that they turn off the camera may have stemmed from confusion rather than arrogance.

Devon Hogan Flanagan, the sole-named attorney who defended the State of Rhode Island in the Supreme Court case State v. Seignious and secured a favorable outcome, has demonstrated exceptional legal acumen throughout her career. Her successful argument before the state’s highest court underscores her expertise and commitment to justice.”

Cases she’s successfully argued before the Supreme Court:

• State v. Lantigua
• State v. Seigniou

State of Rhode Island v. Louis Seignious: Case Overview

Louis Seignious was convicted of first-degree murder, carrying a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence, and domestic breaking and entering. The crimes took place in Westerly, Rhode Island. Seignious entered the home of his ex-partner, Dionne Johnson, and shot Vincent Sebastian, who was in a relationship with Johnson. The incident was fueled by jealousy and preceded by threats made by Seignious after learning about Sebastian’s relationship with Johnson.

Key Facts

• Date of Incident: January 25, 2020
• Victim: Vincent Sebastian, age 28
• Defendant: Louis Seignious, age 33, of Norwich, Connecticut
• Motivation: Domestic rage and jealousy due to romantic involvement between Sebastian and Seignious’s former partner.
• Details: Seignious entered Johnson’s home uninvited, asked for Sebastian, drew a revolver, and shot him once in the chest. Sebastian managed to force Seignious out but collapsed and died moments later. Seignious fled and was captured a week later in Groton, Connecticut.

Legal Proceedings

• Trial: The jury convicted Seignious on all counts following a 14-day trial in Washington County Superior Court. The verdict was delivered after about two days of deliberation.
• Sentencing: Seignious was sentenced to life in prison, plus a consecutive 10-year sentence, and required to complete batterers intervention classes. A no-contact order was put in place regarding the victim of the domestic breaking and entering.
• Appeal: Seignious’s appeal challenged the trial’s admissibility of fingerprint testimony without qualifying the police detective as an expert. The Rhode Island Supreme Court held that the testimony about fingerprints was within the common knowledge of jurors and did not need expert qualification, affirming the conviction.

Investigatory Notes

• The firearm used was never recovered.
• The verdict and sentence were seen as an important step toward justice for the victim’s family and community safety.

Judicial Opinion

The Supreme Court ruled that there was no error in denying Seignious’s motion for a new trial, finding evidence and witness testimony credible. The challenged fingerprint testimony was considered non-technical and adequately explained by the investigating officer without requiring expert witness status.

In summary: Louis Seignious was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Vincent Sebastian in a violent domestic dispute, with the conviction affirmed on appeal.

Dave Cesario and William Hogan are the owners of Dave’s Fresh Marketplace, a chain of grocery stores in Rhode Island. William Hogan also holds the position of Director of Business Operations at the company. Dave’s Fresh Marketplace has multiple locations across Rhode Island, described as the largest independent grocery store in the state.