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Here it is … video proof Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri was SHOVED FIRST in a run-in with a sheriffs deputy throughout the 2019 NBA Finals.
Its shocking video thinking about the claims made by the deputy which painted Ujiri as the main assailant in an incident that left him with numerous injuries.
Keep in mind, a representative for the Alameda County Sheriffs Dept. initially declared they would pursue CRIMINAL CHARGES against Ujiri for apparently striking the deputy in the minutes after the Raptors won the title over the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena in Oakland.
Ujiri had actually rejected wrongdoing– but the deputy was determined the NBA honcho dedicated misdemeanor battery on a law enforcement officer.
Now, new bodycam video footage shows exactly how things went down– and it seems obvious the police officer overreacted in an unsafe way.
The video reveals Ujiri trying to pull out his credentials in a peaceful, nonthreatening method however the deputy freaked out and put his hands on Masai!!!
You can hear the deputy, Alan Strickland, tell Ujiri to “back the f * ck up” while pushing him in the chest.
Strickland pressed Ujiri again– this time with two hands and utilizing very aggressive force.
Ujiri responds, “Why did you push me? Im the president of the Raptors.”
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Thats when Ujiri responds by pushing back at the officer, however at that point … what else is he supposed to do? He felt he was being assaulted!?!
And, do not forget this part … Strickland submitted a federal suit versus Ujiri, the Raptors and the NBA back in February claiming he suffered major injuries to his teeth, head, chin and jaw.
And, dont forget, authorities initially said deputy declared the run-in began since Ujiri didnt have the appropriate credentials– however the video blows that entire argument out of the water.
Ujiris lawyers told KTVU the video proves Deputy Alan Strickland was “unquestionably the initial assailant.”
Best of luck refuting that after enjoying the video.
