A trial and appeal of an African American member of the Toronto Raptors basketball team revealed that race was a factor in the actions of the police.

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The statement is true. In 2019, Toronto Raptors player Masai Ujiri was involved in a physical altercation with a police officer at the NBA Finals. The officer filed a lawsuit against Ujiri, but video evidence and witness testimony showed that the officer had instigated the confrontation and used excessive force. Many people criticized the officer's actions and believed that race played a role in his behavior towards Ujiri, who is African American.

A Trial and Appeal of an African American Member of the Toronto