Texas prosecutor accused of pointing gun at roommate while they argued over streaming porn on TV

A Texas assistant district attorney was arrested after allegedly pointing a loaded gun at his roommate and threatening to shoot him during an argument over streaming porn.

Joseph Francis Frederick III, 51, was booked into the Travis County Jail Saturday on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He was released on Sunday.

According to an arrest affidavit, the incident began June 7 when Frederick woke up his roommate to ask for help because he was having difficulty playing porn on a television.

After the roommate, who has not been named, fixed the streaming issue, Frederick allegedly accused him of flirting with someone who was at their West Austin home earlier in the day and having made “googly eyes” at the guest, which upset the roommate who said he felt like he was being called a “hoe,” according to the affidavit viewed by FOX7.

An argument broke out and then escalated when Frederick attempted to force his way into the man's locked bedroom, damaging the door.

The roommate told police that Frederick told him, “Get away from me” and “You are a danger to yourself and everyone around you,” according to the affidavit.

Shortly after, when the man opened his bedroom door, Frederick was in the hallway pointing a gun at him and allegedly pointed it in the man's face, telling him, “I'm going to shoot you.” “.

The roommate then began recording the ordeal, which was shown to police. Frederick was seen on video walking around the house, still holding the gun and yelling at his roommate to “Get the f*** out.”

No injuries were reported.

A Smith & Wesson .38 Special loaded with five hollow-point cartridges was recovered at the scene, according to the affidavit.

The Travis County District Attorney's Office is reviewing the incident and released a statement saying, “Our office will review information on the case and we have no further comment at this time.” »