The hot dog vendor at the center of a viral video has been ordered to stand trial for an incident involving a Detroit police officer.

A judge made that decision Friday at Nayeli Ruiz' preliminary examination in 36th District Court.

An officer arrested Ruiz on Sept. 14 after he said she assaulted, resisted and obstructed his investigation into whether she had a right to sell food to the public.

Her arrest also triggered a deportation case.

During her hearing, Ruiz wiped away tears as her attorney played the officer-worn body camera footage of her arrest. Sgt. David Rios, the arresting officer, testified about the events that led to Ruiz's arrest.

Ruiz, 26, co-owns a hot dog stand in southwest Detroit. Rios said when he asked her if she had a permit to operate, she said no.

The officer

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