LAPD Union Urges NBA to Take Action After Player Allegedly Assaults Police

According to new footage released by TMZ, New Orleans Pelicans basketball player, Jaxson Hayes, was tased by police after responding to a domestic dispute complaint.

Following the arrest, the Los Angeles Police Department strongly urged NBA commissioner Adam Silver to discipline Hayes for his abrasive behavior.

On July 28, the LAPD responded to a call to investigate a domestic dispute claim. Neighbors had informed LAPD that they heard yelling and cursing from the residence where Hayes was staying.

The body camera from the police officer showed Hayes, 21, repeatedly attempting to enter the residence despite police orders to stay outside. Hayes did not comply.

According to a news statement, officers gave Hayes repeated instructions to stop and attempted to block the door, but he did not cooperate, prompting police to detain and handcuff him. When the officers attempted to arrest him, a violent fight erupted, resulting in his tasing. Hayes was brought to a local hospital to treat minor injuries. A police officer was treated for minor injuries as well.

The LAPD police union filed a four-page complaint to NBA commissioner Adam Silver and New Orleans Pelicans owner Gayle Benson days after the event, requesting the NBA to penalize Hayes for his aggressive behavior during the exchange.

“Mr. Silver, the actions of your player, were unlawful, completely unacceptable, and are as clear a prima facie case of violating several of the National Basketball Association policies as we have seen.”

The letter goes on to say, “We respectfully request that you immediately initiate a thorough investigation into Mr. Hayes’ actions before, during, and after the incident and to take appropriate corrective action to hold Mr. Hayes accountable.”

In the letter, the union also claims that Hayes’ alleged use of the n-word was utterly unacceptable, especially given the organization he represents. They went on to state that they expect immediate action from the league.

“Given the severity of this incident, we sincerely hope you take decisive action in this case.”

LAPD has explained that the video camera footage will not be made public until 45 days after the event, on September 11. Hayes is currently charged with resisting arrest on one count.

A clip of the arrest can be viewed on the Fox 8 website.

 

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