Delonte West was filmed while being questioned, police officer responsible suspended

According to NBA reports, Maryland policeman who leaked a Delonte West video while he was being questioned, has been suspended. statement was released by police department. video captured a shirtless tattooed man sitting on curb. police claimed man was former NBA player and a policeman h shot video. 

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NBA 2019-20: Policeman who shared a video of Delonte West handcuffed has been suspended

According to police department's statement, y found out about a video of Delonte West handcuffed being circulated on internet on Tuesday (Wednesday IST). After investigating, police officer was suspended on same day. Prior to this video, re was a Delonte West video shared where player was being beaten up on roach. 

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In same statement, police revealed that y responded to a call about a fight near  MGM National Harbor casi near Washington DC border. After y reached scene, or man was bleeding after which Delonte West was handcuffed. It was also stated that Delonte West and man knew each or and refused medical treatment. Recent witnesses also claim that West attacked first with a glass bottle. 

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NBA 2019-20: Twitter users ask video of Delonte West handcuffed to be taken down

A video of West reacting to incident was also shared but has since been taken down. Delonte West has played in NBA for Boston Celtics, Seattle SuperSonics, Cleveland Cavaliers and Dallas Mavericks. After videos of Delonte West being handcuffed and beaten were shared, NBA players voiced ir concern over his condition. He spoke in 2015 about having bipolar disorder. Last year, re were rumours about Delonte West being homeless. However, he denied those rumours by stating that he was helping a homeless, paralyzed person. 

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