Security video showing sliding match between Toronto Raptors’ deputy and president
KTVU has received security video showing shoving match between deputy and president of Toronto Raptors on June 13, 2019
OAKLAND, Caliph. – New Tuesday released on Tuesday shows for the first time that a deputy of the Alameda County sheriff shook the Toronto Raptors president twice in the chest in a meeting that grabbed international attention.
Deputy Alan Strickland was “undoubtedly the initial aggressor,” according to attorneys representing Raptors President Masai Ujiri.
The video, 6 minutes and 20 seconds of three edited clips, shows Ujiri running to court on June 13, 2019 after the Raptors beat the Warriors 114-100 and put Strickland’s arm to stop him, checking to make sure he his security clearances.
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri reacts after being ousted by Alameda County Sheriff’s deputy Alam Strickland. June 13, 2019
WATCH: Video shows shoving match between Raptors’ deputy and president
Ujiri had references from; he was seen on the video sticking his badge in his suit pants. He was enthusiastic and he tried to run hard to congratulate his victorious team.
But Strickland tried to stop him, and put his arm out to block his path.
Strickland can be seen in the high-definition video that shot Ujiri in the chest, as a bystander grabs the deputy’s shoulder to calm him down. Strickland shot at him a second time.
At that point, Ujiri shakes the deputy back.
Strickland tells him to “make the f — up,” according to lawyers representing Ujiri.
“Why did you drive me?” Freget Ujiri. “I’m the president of the Raptors.”
The video clip of this 11-second encounter – released at the start of the NBA playoffs – is the first time the public has been able to watch the video. The footage comes from Strickland’s body camera as well as two short clips from security cameras inside Oracle Arena. The footage was released through a federal lawsuit. Ujiri is represented by Cotchett Pitre & McCarthy’s law firm in Burlingame, Calif.
Until now, the public had to rely on witness accounts of the meeting, and a shaky phone video was taken from several feet away, circulating on social media. Witnesses mostly show that the video shows: A brief, heated exchange between the two men.
The case would probably end there.
But in February, Strickland filed a federal lawsuit against Ujiri, the Raptors, Maple Leaf Entertainment at the NBA alleging that Ujiri shook him so hard on the court that he suffered bodily injuries to his head, jaw, chin and teeth.
Strickland also filed a workers’ compensation claim that Ujiri “bypassed” the security checkpoint and then tried to “storm” the court and “hit him in the face and chest with both fists.”
Strickland also claimed that Ujiri had a ‘violent predisposition’ and was dealing with an ‘evil motive amount of evil’, according to his claim and compensation claims for workers.
But the release of this video as well as the testimony of several witnesses actually confirms Ujiri, the defendant’s lawyers said in a 108-page response.
Alan Strickland says he had facial swelling after he was shot by Toronto President Raptors Masai Ujiri. This is his picture from the hospital.
“Mr. Strickland used unnecessary and excessive force,” the counter-claim states. “There was no reason to see Mr Ujiri as a threat to anyone and no reason for Mr Strickland to curse Mr Ujiri and shake him violently as several witnesses remarked.”
Strickland, who has not been at work for more than a year, nor his lawyer, David Mastagni, were available for immediate comment.
Sgt. Alameda County Sheriff Ray Kelly had no comment.
What the question is if Strickland will ever return to work is unclear. According to Transparent California, Strickland will earn $ 224,000 a year in 2018, not including benefits.
According to his suit, Strickland is “prevented from going to his usual occupation” and he believes that this will be the case “for a period in the future.”
Strickland claimed he had such a “shock of injury to his nervous system” that he believes “will result in some permanent restriction.”
In addition to the physical suffering, Strickland also said that his ’emotional well-being’ also took a hit.
But his physical injuries are in serious demand.
Ujiri’s lawyers pointed out that the night he went to the hospital, Strickland had no visible swelling in his face, as he claimed in his reports to police, and they provided a photo of him with no bruises.
The lawyers also highlighted exclusive video that KTVU took in February, which showed him going to lunch with his wife, carrying boxes and using a power saw outside his house in the spring.
Strickland’s past criminal history is also difficult, legal analysts have said.
In March, KTVU broke an exclusive story that revealed that in 1994, Strickland was arrested and later convicted of insurance fraud, raising questions about his integrity.
The fraud charge was discovered when Strickland applied in 2005 to be a San Mateo police officer – a job he did not get.
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Security video of the Raptors Warriors game on June 13, 2019
Alan and Kelly Strickland return from lunch. Kelly Strickland participated in the federal lawsuit against the Raptors. February 2020
Alan Strickland uses a power saw in his garage. He filed a federal lawsuit against the Toronto Raptors, saying he was attacked and could not return to work. February 2020
Alan and Kelly Strickland return from lunch. Kelly Strickland participated in the federal lawsuit against the Raptors. February 2020
The booking photo of Alan Strickland in 2005. He was accused of felony insurance fraud. He pleaded not guilty to felony criminal mischief. (Sheriff of San Mateo County)
Simone Aponte and Brooks Jarosz of KTVU contributed to this report.
Lisa Fernandez is a reporter for KTVU. Email Lisa at [email protected] or call her at 510-874-0139. Or follow her on Twitter @ljfernandez
