On February 22nd, 2011, on his way home from a protest supporting a local restaurant owner against the Weare Police Department, Bill was pulled over. He informed the officer that he was recording the interaction. The officer responded with a "that's fine", but later Bill was arrested at his home and charged with felony wiretapping in State of NH vs Bill Alleman. The case resulted in a ringing victory for freedom in New Hampshire. Bill won the case and proceeded to sue the town for violating his rights under the Constitution. His case became a precedent and rallying point for freedom of the press.
For many years, Bill has recorded hearings in the New Hampshire House and Senate, and posted them online, at his own expense. His State House recordings are available on his blog Adventures in the Free State.