AFP
Former tennis player American James Blake, the guy the US Open, was arrested by New York police, thrown to the ground and handcuffed. Mistakenly taken him as a member of a criminal group.
“When I explained to his identity was immediately released. Initiated internal investigation into the excessive use of violence” – told police in a statement.
The incident took place in front of the hotel, where 35-year-old dark-skinned Blake lived as a guest of one of the sponsors Slam tournament, the US Open. In a statement to the “Daily News” said that police officers during interventions lightly injured (cuts, bruises) and seized on the ground for about 15 minutes.
“For me it is clear that one of the reasons for arrest was the color of my skin. Less important are the reasons for this. Nobody has the right to do something like that to another person. It’s hard to believe that such things still happen “- said Blake.
An American in his career won seven ATP tournaments including New Haven, Washington and Stockholm. In November 2006, he was fourth in the world ranking. He ended his career two years ago.
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