Cop Sues NFL For Defamation Over Portrayal Of Justified Shooting Of Dreasjon Reed
Holly Matkin
1 hour ago
Indianapolis, IN – The Indianapolis police officer who was cleared of any wrongdoing in the officer-involved shooting death of 21-year-old Dreasjon Reed has filed a lawsuit against the National Football League (NFL) for defamation due to the “Inspire Change” campaign they ran painting Reed as a victim of police violence.
Protesters had already been demanding that Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) Officer De’Joure Mercer be sent to prison for murder for returning fire after Reed shot at him on May 6, 2020, The Indianapolis Star reported at the time. ...
According to ISP Lieutenant Jeffrey Hearon, Reed had stolen the firearm from a Texas pawn shop.
But despite Reed’s alleged history of carrying out drive-by shootings with a stolen gun and attempting to murder a police officer, the NFL chose to paint him as a victim and showcased his name and photo as part of their helmet decal “Inspire Change” program. ...
Police TribuneThe police officer happens to be black, which may be the only reason the NFL didn't add a "white supremacist" allegation to its campaign.