NYPD Releases Video Of Officer Taking Down Former Pro Tennis Player James Blake

The NYPD has released video of officer James Frascatore taking down former pro tennis player James Blake outside of a Manhattan hotel on Wednesday. It shows Blake leaning against the hotel when Frascatore throws him to the ground. Blake didn’t appear to flee or even move as Frascatore approached him.

Here’s the statement from Deputy Commissioner Stephen Davis:

The NYPD’s Internal Affairs Bureau interviewed James Blake last night. The NYPD is releasing video footage from the September 9thincident outside of the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan. A copy of the video was provided to Mr. Blake’s attorney. The investigation is still ongoing.

Update (4:46 p.m.):

Blake released a statement today:

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