An NBA player whose leg was unjustifiably broken in a struggle with NYPD officers could barely crack the headlines in 2015. But it was far more important than the usual sports triviaOn Friday,Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Thabo Sefolosha was found not guilty of disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and misdemeanor obstruction of a government administration. His acquittal on all charges in his case against the novel York City Police Department was vindication for the Swiss-born star, or who had his leg broken in an altercation with police earlier this year,causing him to miss the final four games of the regular season and the entirety of the playoffs. Related: Atlanta Hawks' Thabo Sefolosha acquitted of all charges in NYPD case Related: Thabo Sefolosha was giving cash to homeless man before arrest – ex-Hawks teammate Related: Lawyer says police targeted NBA star due to race: 'He saw a black man in a hoodie' Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com