Published 13:19 IST, January 6th 2021

LeBron James, Bucks LIVID after no charges pressed against officer who shot Jacob Blake

Lakers star LeBron James has expressed his anger after prosecutors decided against pressing charges on the police officer who shot Jacob Blake in August.

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In a piece of shocking news on Tuesday, prosecutors decided against pressing charges against Kesha police officers involved in shooting of Jacob Blake in August. Blake, a black man, was shot seven times by white Kesha police officer Rusten Sheskey on August 23 and has been left paralysed. shooting h led to widespre outr and protests both in Kesha, Wisconsin and across country.

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LeBron James, Steve Nash upset after prosecutors press charges in Jacob Blake shooting

Kesha County District Attorney Michael Graveley on Tuesday revealed that Rusten Sheskey will t face charges in August shooting of Jacob Blake.  shooting, which was caught on video, left Blake paralyzed and massive protests were held all over country. Milwaukee Bucks refused to take court during ir opening-round playoff series inside NBA bubble in August in response to shooting, which led to similar walkouts and strikes across leagues in US, with WNBA, MLS and MLB following suit. 

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Jacob Blake decision did t sit well basketball community, with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James expressing his anger and disappointment on social media. 35-year-old responded to a saying by Martin Lur King Jr, which said 'An unjust law is law at all'. Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash was also upset by decision and spoke about it ahe of ir game against Utah Jazz on Tuesday night.

Milwaukee Bucks, who were at forefront of NBA protests in August, issued a statement on Tuesday night, but did t specifically condemn lack of charges or name Kesha police officers or Jacob Blake. However, Bucks did mention ir commitment against “excessive use of force by law enforcement".

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Accoridng to CNN, Graveley anunced re will be charges for or two officers involved in Jacob Blake incident. duo were identified by Wisconsin Justice Department in September as Officers Vincent Arenas and Brittany Meronek. anuncement also mentioned that Wisconsin Department of Justice h said Blake h a knife in his possession and weapon was found on floorboard of his vehicle to which Blake himself confessed. However, charges will be pressed against him. 

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13:18 IST, January 6th 2021