Seattle Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll backed his star defender Michael Bennett on Wednesday, after he alleged police in Las Vegas racially profiled and threatened to kill him in an incident Aug. 27.
"Michael Bennett unfortunately experienced a horrendous incident on August 27," Carroll said in a statement posted online. "We are thankful he is safe, and we take this opportunity to say that we stand in support of him and anyone facing inequalities.
"What happened to Michael is a classic illustration of the reality of inequality demonstrated daily."
Bennett revealed Wednesday morning he was viciously pinned to the ground and handcuffed by police after a series of gun shots went off near the area he was located. Bennett was in Las Vegas to take in the boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor.
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A video of the encounter obtained by TMZ showed Bennett pleading with one officer while another officer stood on a balcony above holding what appeared to be a handgun.
"I wasn't doing nothing, man!" Bennett is heard shouting in the video "... I was here with my friends! They told us to get out, everybody ran!"
Carroll said he hopes the incident inspires everyone to stand for change when inequalities are brought to light.
