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Largest U.S. Police Union Rips LeBron James For Targeting Officer: ‘Disgraceful,’ ‘Should Educate Himself’

Tim Pearce
Largest U.S. Police Union Rips LeBron James For Targeting Officer: ‘Disgraceful,’ ‘Should Educate Himself’
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The National Fraternal Order of Police (NFOP) slammed NBA star LeBron James Wednesday after the pro athlete posted a picture of an Ohio police officer who killed a 16-year-old black girl to save another girl from harm.

The girl, Ma’Khia Bryant, was wielding a knife and attempting to stab another girl when the officer shot her Tuesday. Experts say the shoot was “legally justified” as the officer was acting to protect someone from potentially fatal harm.

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