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45. Point taken...

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Mon Dec 29, 2014, 08:00 PM

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More racist brutality by NYPD Thugs-in-Blue, for dancing in the street [View all] 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 OP

Your tax dollars at work FreakinDJ Dec 2014 #1

Great PR NYPD, you are looking better and better everyday. NOT!!! still_one Dec 2014 #2

what assholes Duckhunter935 Dec 2014 #3

"Coulda been grabbing his gun" with reference to terrorist stabbings in 3....2.....1..... alcibiades_mystery Dec 2014 #4

I thought they liked shit happening behind their backs alcibiades_mystery Dec 2014 #5

Nothing is harmless and humorous to the NYPD. Especially when done by a person of color. progressoid Dec 2014 #6

That sucks.. whathehell Dec 2014 #7

I hope he presses charges. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2014 #8

It would be WAY COOL if Ellen Paid His Legal Fees 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #9

This is the crap that does not help at all. Raine1967 Dec 2014 #10

Full Alexander BOK video: Raine1967 Dec 2014 #11

I feel the need to add something to this. Raine1967 Dec 2014 #13

I know heightened police presense hollysmom Dec 2014 #61

OMG. I'm sorry you had that happen. That said you said a word that makes is all too real: Raine1967 Dec 2014 #64

"i" Did not have my jaw wired shut for 3 months or have the jaw/face malform as I got older hollysmom Dec 2014 #70

Where are all the police defenders lately? nt Logical Dec 2014 #12

Well, for one, I think brooklynite has a cottillion to attend. ret5hd Dec 2014 #16

Oh my JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #30

Officer needs to be charged for assault. nt Quackers Dec 2014 #14

^^^^^^ BrotherIvan Dec 2014 #15

They were hoping he was going to resist helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #21

Yes. They should all be fired. It is clear by their actions Enthusiast Dec 2014 #25

Just before they are all prosecuted for assault and accessories to assault. Every goddamn one of ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #42

Looks like arrogance + stupidity is a prerequisite in the NYPD BrotherIvan Dec 2014 #55

Hey look it's the "school safety" department....nt Jesus Malverde Dec 2014 #17

It's quite clear who the real fucking assholes are. And it starts at the top of the PBA. Comrade Grumpy Dec 2014 #18

Those guys wanted to kick his ass helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #19

Cowards & bullies hiding behind badges & guns IMHO n/t 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #22

The worst kind of bullies are the ones with the power of the state behind them helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #26

What in the hell? onecaliberal Dec 2014 #20

Why not just turn your backs like you did to Deblasio, you fascist pigs? nt geek tragedy Dec 2014 #23

Because the NYPD is loathe to suffer the antics of a dancing, uppity negro. DRoseDARs Dec 2014 #27

on the plus side, they somehow managed to avoid killing him nt geek tragedy Dec 2014 #29

It's a Christmas Miracle! nt DRoseDARs Dec 2014 #32

No dancing! Enthusiast Dec 2014 #24

Would they mind if it were a skinny white girl? Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #50

Somehow I doubt that it would bother them. Enthusiast Dec 2014 #71

I dont know what to do, I am so fucking furious randys1 Dec 2014 #28

Doing that kind of prank 3 days after two nypd cops are snuck up on and killed? Vattel Dec 2014 #31

I don't blame the officer in the van that jumped out when he saw him come behind helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #33

I agree. Vattel Dec 2014 #37

I agree that it wasn't inappropriate for the cop in the car to question him. Kablooie Dec 2014 #63

I agree except there is no way to know if his being black made any difference to how he was treated. Vattel Dec 2014 #69

Are you fucking kidding me? This was part of Ellens "dance dare" 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #35

Yeah, cuz having some creep sneak up behind you and dance in your personal space Vattel Dec 2014 #39

ANY cop who cannot stand being in the presence of a dancing black man w/out assaulting him 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #40

I agree that the cop shouldn't have assaulted him. Vattel Dec 2014 #41

I've never heard of it before now mythology Dec 2014 #52

He's obviously dancing with his hands in full view. ohheckyeah Dec 2014 #44

you are right Caretha Dec 2014 #54

I am dancing behind you right now. Kalidurga Dec 2014 #58

Yeah, but when you do it, it is fun. Vattel Dec 2014 #66

Their assault on him was inexcusable, cwydro Dec 2014 #60

is it a police state yet? Ramses Dec 2014 #34

These guys 'prank' public and cops to incite and get reactions maced666 Dec 2014 #36

So Ellen Degeneres is "inciting" cops... SomethingFishy Dec 2014 #38

Correction 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #43

Point taken... SomethingFishy Dec 2014 #45

It really doesn't matter what their other video pranks are helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #48

Clearly...you think he deserved one lump or two? Rex Dec 2014 #68

I can see it now.... Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2014 #46

I think it would be most excellent if Ellen paid this guy's Legal Fees 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #47

I would be happy if the cop who shoved him was charged with assault helpmetohelpyou Dec 2014 #49

from the article - a lawsuit is filed against nypd every 2 1/2 hours Liberal_in_LA Dec 2014 #51

I think all such "settlements" from these lawsuits 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #57

Just another day on the NYC PD goon squad workinclasszero Dec 2014 #53

Those coppers are dumb worthless pigs. Dawson Leery Dec 2014 #56

Every time I watch videos like this one mountain grammy Dec 2014 #59

I wish there was a way for people to turn their backs on the police. Kablooie Dec 2014 #62

No One Dares 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #65

Oh sure he looks harmless. Rex Dec 2014 #67

This is why people are marching in the streets Marrah_G Dec 2014 #72