A Cop Tackled James Blake Before the 2015 US Open

All police misconduct needs to be made public. And the police needs to be held accountable. Thank you for sharing your story, James Blake.

Jimmy. Ups, downs, funny, or serious, I appreciate you and what you do. Thank you.

I’m so sick of police feeling they are untouchable. A badge doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be held accountable!

Jeezus. I've been a tennis fan since I could walk & hold a racket. James Blake, to me, is one of our most famous & beloved tennis players. So, it's unbelievable that A) he wasn't recognized at a Grand Slam tournament, the US Open, in his own country, and B) he was treated so horribly for simply being a black man. Naive maybe? But definitely disheartened & disgusted.
...In othe news... I still have a mad crush on this gorgeous, intelligent, humble man. Great ambassador to the game both on & off the court.

Good Lord! How can this be in the 21st century!?

Very well put from both of you. And I love the positivity and outlook in James' statements.

Thanks for having so many great guests and interviews. You're great Jimmy

I just watched the video of the police officer running up and tacking him. Wow! Battery first, words later. Disgusting.

Standing up when people are mistreated is a must.

I can't believe the cop had the nerve to sue him for defamation.

It’s sad that the officer literally got nothing and sued James Blake for defamation. That case got thrown out right? That’s ridiculous!

God, please lift the banner of protection from officers like this. Amen

Good shit Jimmy

These are the discussions we need! I'll admit to not knowing who James Blake is but he is bringing his insights in and doing it well. If I must be accountable and not able to work in my field due to a minor incident, police need the same level. We can't keep having bad eggs travel from place to place with nothing being done.

Thank you for giving this human a platform.

I appreciate this story.

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Everyone needs to vote in their local elections o abolish police unions, and qualifying immunity, if you're mad about this story and you think things need to change. This happens in every city, in every state, in our country. Every American should be OUTRAGED and NOT because it's happening to celebrities too, but that it's happening at ALL!

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The story like this that stuck w me was Donald Glover- Childish Gambino talking about trying to get back stage for HIS show. Hoping to bring his parents in w him. And security turned him away so violently his mother started to panic

Thank you, Mr. Blake!

Unfortunately it's a widespread problem with the "police mentality" this brings tears to my eyes

I just watched this episode, and I applaude both of you Jimmy and James, and I told my husband: " Exactly the same happened to Jay Pharoh from Saturday Night Live"!!!! God! A group of police with guns blasing, and placing knees on the neck of a terrified unarmed black inocent man thinking: "THIS IS THE WAY I DIED" So sad, it brings tears to my eyes!! We need change!!

This is just so sad to watch. Jame Blake is a very well liked professional tennis player and he went to Harvard University. This police violence just needs to stop. It's not humane anymore. Thank you for sharing your experience with the public James. #blacklivesmatter

I pray that this officer gets fired. Amen Amen Amen.

And I’m so sorry this happened

Smh keep on fighting

I think its telling that he didnt think it was worth going to the media until his wife (who is caucasian) says "what if it happened to me?" the self worth issue is internalised. Why would his wife even say such a thing? It's much deeper than just the police.

I remember watching that liKenny it was yesterday. Terrible and unthinkable. Unfortunately it's still happening to this day.

The people that are hire to serve and protect both police and elected officials should not be able to have a union membership.

Sure Jimmy your show could have inserted a clip of the incident. It was a brute force and he could have easily broken his arm and never played again. This is someone who represents USA in games and former world number 4 in tennis. That cop is still out there working. Nothing done to him. 4 days holiday at home and I am sure it was paid leave. The cop has been probably promoted and is surrounded by people like him. That case should be reopened and the video should have been shown here so people know. I certainly have never forgotten. We in UK were very shocked at the time and it is ghastly to think that cop was never dismissed. Shame on America.

Probably got him confused with music James Blake.

two identical scenarios, and he's never been killed ...WOW ... imagine if this wasn't in front of a top hotel and in front of the public, or if he'd resisted in any way?

Thank you James Blake, for sharing your story. What happened to you encapsulates why we are feeling this outrage and horror at past and present events. The despicable, vile actions of brutality and hatred directed at our brown and black people from police is not acceptable on any level. Violence should never be sanctioned, profiling and subjugating our people to humiliation and suppression must cease. Jimmy, thank you for these interviews.

I hear you

I am incredibly sad and angry that every black family in America has to have "the talk" with their children and loved ones! I find it ironic that James Blake got an apology later because he a legendary tennis player, what about the black man or woman or teenager who is not famous or a celebrity, you can guarantee they wouldn't be getting any type of apologies. I live in Canada and while it may not be as prevelant here, it does still exist. I wish people would wake up and see that this needs to STOP NOW!!! James Blake and Jimmy Fallon thank you for bringing this to the attention of all of us. Things need to change IMMEDIATELY!!!

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James’ father was so kind to my father when Dad was recovering from surgery at Sloan ❤️

ohhhh,,,,, poor baby. sure it's important enough to speak about.

I've read the average training to be a police officer is about 4 to 6 months, which is at least 50% LESS training to be a hair dresser.

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It's extremely horrible how much it happens and gets overlooked! Cases of MISTAKEN identity is ridiculous they need to be more knowlegdable of who they ARE looking for

🤷🤷🤷I swear to God guys that when I was reading this name even after looking at the thumbnail, I kept thinking of the singer by this name because I sadly don’t watch Tennis so I’ve never even heard of Tennis players like him even if he has the same name! In fact, if you click on the hashtag with his name on it, you’ll see more you the fear he’s of the singer and his albums more than him I bet! That’s just me, folks!🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

Even playing the whitest sport ever, the cops still have to put him down.

I remember this. The cop said he looked like a suspect, so it justified his actions.

You cannot as a decent human being watch this video and think this man deserved this kind of treatment. Have your phones out and ready, people!! Social change starts with YOU, starts with all of us holding these cops accountable. If merely losing 5 vacation days is the “punishment,” these disgusting behaviors will never stop.
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I was born in South Africa at during the 70s and grew up in a latin American country (where in every family you have el negro, el chino, el catire y el gordo y la flaca out of love) and European origins... Luckily I had parents that taught me not to look at race or colour... but that colour and race can bring me better friendship and a richer knowledge about the world. Feeling very discouraged about humanity when I hear 1st world countries still treating people so badly...

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wow this is sad... he has 25 mil subscribers and only has 20k views.

I'm a white female and was taught to always be polite and cooperate with the police. I do realize my odds of being profiled and tackled are infinitely lower, and that is the real problem!

Nuremberg type trials for American police. Hundreds of thousands of arrests, convictions and sentences dished out. Enough is fucking enough.

Should say his name

James Frascatore is the officers name, and here is the video.
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The Mayor Of New York Should Resign !!!

Jeff does have an order protection against Mindy you should stay the hell out of it

Should of sued that jerk!!

Sounds like the other problem - cops on steroids

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say the name of the cop

I care. Black lives matter. We need change. Watching and judging from europe

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Surprised Jimmy didn't laugh.

It must have been a hell of an ordeal for him, seeing as we are only hearing about it now.

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I am certain that the situation is far worse with the black community however police brutality and their excessive use of force seems to affect everyone.

POLICE AROUND THE WORLD! your badge does not make you untouchable. you enforce law and order. do not break law and order. please!!

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Im early Jimmy

Sounds wild

Major reform!!!!!!!!

SOLIDARITY.

Omg I was almost first but hi ur my favorite

Such BS . What messed up training are these fools being given..
If there was ever a time to take action it is now Get out the Vote

Five incidents!!!! 😡

From #MeToo and now #BLM, the truth will always prevail!

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Who tf is this other James Blake. How about he be Jamie Blake instead how does he feel about that. But he seems like a good guy, and this is horrible and disgusting, and totally unsurprising
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As a white, 4'11, 94lbs and 51 years old I learned also to comply with any balding white male police officer! Never met a nice one. Have found some with hair have been ok, but never a balding one.

Was this police officer fired immediately? Please say yes, please. This is another Derek Chauvin right there waiting to happen. Or please expose his name now so everybody knows who he is.

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James Blake finally realized he was BLACK after all!! Know of him for 20 years and never seen him with a black GF, only blonds. Sorry it happen to him though!

Hey Jimmy, you are already canceled. No need to be fake woke.

This guy is pathetic. I’m sorry but he has been using this incident for nothing but personal gain and attention. He looks identical to a criminal that was wanted in the area this happened. It was a case of mistaken identity, the cop explained what happened, he apologized and everything was fine between the two of them when they parted ways. No speculation. It’s all on camera. It’s an unfortunate situation but the world isn’t perfect and it was handled appropriately. To claim to be a victim of anything is just spreading falsehoods.