Former tennis star was wrongfully detained in SeptemberTwo officers will face charges over incidentTwo police officers involved in the mistaken arrest of James Blake,including one who allegedly tackled the former professional tennis player, will face an administrative trial after the city’s police watchdog substantiated Blake’s excessive force complaint.
Mina Malik, or the executive director of the unique York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board,said in a letter sent to Blake on Tuesday that investigators had substantiated complaints he made after his 9 September arrest alleging that Officer James Frascatore used excessive force and Detective Daniel Herzog abused his authority. Related: James Blake's dilemma: how much of an activist does he want to become? Related: Former US No1 James Blake 'slammed to ground' by police in mistaken detention Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com