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Video Shatters Public's Image Of Hoops Cop.

Authors :
CASEY, NICHOLAS
Cooper, Stella
Source :
New York Times. 8/16/2020, Vol. 169 Issue 58787, p1-15. 3p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article reports that Bobby White, the famous police officer from the Gainesville Police Department in Florida who was nicknamed "Basketball Cop", is facing criticisms from his followers for his treatment of a Black teenager as shown in a 2014 video which was released by real estate agent Chanae Jackson. It explores the story of how White gained his celebrity status in 2016. It also shares Jackson's experiences of being attacked by law enforcement officers for releasing the video.

Subjects

Subjects :
*VIDEOS
*IMAGE

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
169
Issue :
58787
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
145248278