Buzzfeed is reporting that an independent investigation by the Civilian Complaint and Review Board found that the the New York Police Department officer who mistakenly arrested James Blake last month used excessive force during the takedown. “I appreciate the efforts of the CCRB to advance this investigation,” Blake said in a statement. The NYPD arrested… Continue reading Investigation – NYPD Used “Excessive Force” to “Arrest” Tennis Star James Blake
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James Blake Says Officer Who Tackled And Arrested Him Should Be Fired
In an interview with the New York Daily News, the retired Tennis star James Blake, said that the officer who tackled him while he was standing outside a hotel waiting for a ride to the U.S Open, does not deserve to “have the same title as officers who are doing good work.” “I want him… Continue reading James Blake Says Officer Who Tackled And Arrested Him Should Be Fired
Former Professional Tennis Player Wrongly Tackled and Arrested in New York – Video
His crime? I don’t know, but if I were to guess, his crime was standing in front a hotel while waiting for a ride to the U.S Open. That is when James Blake was tackled, thrown to the ground and handcuffed by a plainclothes New York Police officer. Yes, that’s the same James Blake I’m… Continue reading Former Professional Tennis Player Wrongly Tackled and Arrested in New York – Video