Attached to tonight’s filing are three declarations from Warriors fans who support Ujiri’s version of the incident. “I witnessed Deputy Strickland put out his arm and touch Mr. Ujiri,” wrote Greg Wiener. “I witnessed Mr. Ujiri then brush Deputy Strickland’s arm away. I witnessed Deputy Strickland then push Mr. Ujiri in the chest and Mr. Ujiri subsequently push Deputy Strickland in the chest with two hands. When Mr. Ujiri pushed Deputy Strickland, I saw that Mr. Ujiri’s hands landed squarely on Deputy Strickland’s chest. Deputy Strickland did not fall to the ground during the altercation. 4. After the altercation, Deputy Strickland resumed his post to my immediate left-hand side and did not appear to be injured.” In his counterclaim, Ujiri is seeking “nominal and punitive damages.”
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New video released on Tuesday shows for …
New video released on Tuesday shows for the first time an Alameda County sheriff’s deputy clearly shoving the Toronto Raptors president twice in the chest in an encounter that grabbed international attention. Deputy Alan Strickland was “undeniably the initial aggressor,” according to attorneys representing Raptors president Masai Ujiri.
The video, 6 minutes and 20 seconds of …
The video, 6 minutes and 20 seconds of three edited clips, shows Ujiri walking onto the court on June 13, 2019 after the Raptors beat the Warriors 114-100 and Strickland putting his arm out to stop him, checking to make sure he had his security credentials.
Ujiri did have credentials out; he was …
Ujiri did have credentials out; he was seen on the video tucking his badge into his suit pocket. He was thrilled and he was trying to rush down to congratulate his victorious team. But Strickland tried to stop him, putting out his arm to block his path. Strickland is seen in the high-definition security video pushing Ujiri in the chest, as an onlooker grabs at the deputy’s shoulder to calm him down. Strickland pushes him a second time.
At that point, Ujiri shoves the deputy …
At that point, Ujiri shoves the deputy back. Strickland tells him to “back the f— up,” according to lawyers representing Ujiri. “Why did you push me?” Ujiri asks. “I’m the president of the Raptors.” The video clips of this 11-second encounter — released at the start of the NBA playoffs – is the first time the public has been able to view the video. The footage comes from Strickland’s body camera as well as two short clips from security cameras inside Oracle Arena. The footage was released through a federal lawsuit. Ujiri is being represented by the law firm of Cotchett Pitre & Mccarthy in Burlingame, Calif.
Adrian Wojnarowski: Raptors …
Adrian Wojnarowski: Raptors spokesperson on release of video footage involving team president Masai Ujiri and a Bay Area police officer in moments after end of 2019 NBA Finals: pic.twitter.com/sPq6y1tbw5
Josh Lewenberg: Nick Nurse said Masai …
Josh Lewenberg: There’s only one …
Josh Lewenberg: There’s only one official NBA end-of-season award that isn’t determined by media voting: Executive of the Year, which is voted on by the league’s execs. Masai Ujiri finished FOURTH last season despite acquiring Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green and Marc Gasol.
Marc J. Spears: The Raptors are …
Marc J. Spears: The Raptors are sporting “I AM A HUMAN” swag developed by a black designer in Toronto and made by a black company in Orlando (Masai Ujiri) pictured.
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