Jacob Blake's Warrants Vacated, Uncuffed From Hospital Bed

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Jacob Blake had previously been handcuffed to his bed during his recovery.

Jacob Blake's story is one that we have seen all too often in the media. Just a few days ago, his name began circulating in headlines as he was shot seven times in the back by a police officer. The entire scene was filmed and posted to social media, where millions of people have seen the footage. It is yet another example of police brutality and people are fed up. Since the shooting, protests have erupted all across the United States as even the NBA opted for a three-day boycott.

Blake is currently in the hospital where he is recovering from the injuries he sustained. The man is now paralyzed from the waist down and has reportedly been able to talk with his family. As we reported yesterday, Blake had been handcuffed due to his bed due to his outstanding warrants. Considering Blake is paralyzed, many found this act to be quite barbaric and unnecessary.

Jacob Blake's Warrants Vacated, Uncuffed From Hospital Bed
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According to TMZ, Blake has been uncuffed from his bed and all of his warrants have been vacated. This information comes straight from his attorney, Patrick Cafferty.

For now, Blake will continue to recover in the hospital as activists protest the police brutality that has plagued the nation for so long. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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