R&B Singer Tank Claims Police Brutality After Arrest in New Orleans
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Posted on 02/19/08 | Filed Under: R&B News, Tank
R&B singer Tank was arrested outside the House of Blues in New Orleans early Monday morning on several charges including disorderly conduct.
The singer and a friend were headed to an afterparty for NBA All-Star Weekend at the House of Blues, but were reportedly blocked by police due to a shooting in the area. According to an, the police were rude, harassing both Tank and his female friend Ira Dewitt, before telling them they could not enter the area.
In response, Tank told the policemen "Why are you gonna be like that?" Then, immediately began to walk way. That's when three police alleged attacked Tank and began using their tasers on him.
"We started walking away," Ira told MediaTakeOut.com, "but they grabbed Tank and threw him against the wall. [The cops] bent one of his arms up and the other arm back and asked him to do something. Tank told them that he couldn't and before you knew it, there were three cops all over him... and they tased him."
Tank was arrested and booked, and was reportedly released on bail Monday.
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Now thats all bad polices are suppose to serve and protect but instead they are much more of a criminal then the ones on the streets. Tank you be carefull out here and stay strong
I’m sorry to hear about Tank I hope justice is done by him. My people these are the times that corruption is the high light in every city across America, not just in Louisiana. My Bothers and Sisters if you see any police officers, please avoid them for your safety. If you just say one word to them trying to explain your situation, while being stopped by an officer, they feel you are out of line they want to do all the talking. Understand they have all the power, to arrest any one. I say avoid all situations with the police they are ready to kill and set you up with a case. BE SAFE MY BROTHERS and SISTERS.
Two wrongs dont make a right.
somebody need to hold there asses down and beat the hell out of dem so they can see how that s*** feel to be f***ed wit
yall did him worrying
damn, dats messed up. dem cops sound like dey was hatin 4real.
Remember what camillionaire said "They see me roll'n, they hate'n"...."Try'n to catch me drive'n Durdy" (All a brova gotta do is appear to have a few dollaz and the Cops will try anything to put you down and out for the count) Open your eyes my peeps and watch how you flex....less we forget that we are the prey...and the HUNT is on!
Holla!
I really like Tank and his music. Tank appears to have been an example for other "Stars" to take heed...you are still a regular person, the police dont care who you are as long as your skin colour superseeds your profession. Tank should have humbled himself and not give them reasons to "mash him down"
BOM inside BWS
Tank I apologize on behalf of new orleans, thats my home but, I am ashamed of their behavior. New Orleans is a great place, but incidents like this gives the impression that it's not. Again I do apologize. My prays go out to you!
when we speak of change this is one thing thats has to change......even walking away he still gets tased lets support him get justice ...this s*** has to stop
That is really horrible for something like that to happen, but it happens here in Indy all the time. Whenever there is a hugh event for blacks, we always have problems with the police but the same issue never seem to occur during the 500, BrickYard or Grand Prix races that mostly whites attend.
MAN DEM DAMN POLICE AINT NUTTING BUTH TRYING MESSED UP SOMEBODY THAT IS HAVENT A GOOD TIME THEY CAN GO TO HELL
I hope Take sues their asses. Im tired of this s***. Black men being treated like animals.
I'm so sorry that this had to happen, but anyone who lives in Louisiana or New Orleans alone for that matter know that the N.O.P.D. are corrupted. They are rude and this kind of thing happens alot. My cousin was arrested one day when he stepped out of his house to talk to someone who came by. He was still wet from the shower and had on PJ's and the police arrested him and then released him and the charge the same as Tanks..they have to charge you with something. See New Orleans you are still showing your true colors to America. What a way to boost the economy assholes.
THAT WAS SCREWED UP!!!! THATS A TALENT THAT DOES NOT NEED TAMPERING WITH. I'M SURE HE WAS INNOCENT!!! JUST PRAY...THATS ALL WE CAN DO FOR THIS
Unfortunately until our especially young brothers realize how much of a threat they are to society they will always be the center of controversy. When a black man speaks, he tends to exude intimidation and fear. He should learn to speak with the pride of his heritage.
the police dept.and chief has thier chest stuck outfor NBA SUCCESS, but these are the TRUE Stories thet never out,how they abuse anybody, and LIE like RUGS- NOPD
That is bad.
That's all bad...I like Tank..They didn't have to use to the tasers on him...
We need to stay in prayer . GOD will work things out for us . We need to know the police don't care who you are justwhat u look like