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Marshal’s Deputy Who Mocked LeBron James Now Under Investigation For Viral Video

Tim Pearce
Marshal’s Deputy Who Mocked LeBron James Now Under Investigation For Viral Video
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An Idaho marshal’s deputy is under investigation after posting a video online last week mocking NBA star LeBron James for targeting an Ohio officer who fatally shot a teen attempting to stab another.

The Bellevue Marshal’s Office posted a statement to Facebook on Tuesday condemning Deputy Nate Silvester for a TikTok mocking James. The law enforcement officer had filmed a mock disturbance call during which he asked James for permission to intervene in an imaginary knife fight between two black men.

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