Sunny Hostin, co-host of "The View," identified herself as a former federal prosecutor during a recent interaction with police who cited her son for trespassing.

The incident occurred when police pulled over a vehicle in which Hostin's son, who is a student at the University of Notre Dame, was a passenger. The officers were reportedly responding to a noise complaint and subsequently issued a citation for trespassing.

During the stop, body camera footage captured Hostin approaching the scene and identifying herself to the officers. She stated her background as a former federal prosecutor, implying her familiarity with legal proceedings and potentially seeking to de-escalate the situation or ensure proper procedure was followed.

Hostin's son, who is a student at the university, was issued a citation for trespassing. Details surrounding the specific circumstances that led to the trespassing citation were not immediately clear.

The interaction highlights a moment where a public figure's personal life intersects with law enforcement, with Hostin leveraging her professional past in a situation involving her family.

Her role as a prosecutor involved investigating and prosecuting federal crimes, a background that she brought to bear during the encounter with local law enforcement.

Neither Hostin nor her son has publicly commented on the specifics of the incident beyond what was captured on the body camera footage.

The incident, while involving a minor citation, drew attention due to Hostin's prominent media presence and her past career in the legal field.