Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell apologizes for posting graphic image of cop having his throat slit less than 24 hours before Dallas attac

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[h=2]'My values and beliefs do not match that image': Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell apologizes for posting graphic image of cop having his throat slit less than 24 hours before Dallas attack[/h]

Cleveland Browns' Isaiah Crowell, 23, posted the shocking image on Instagram with the caption: 'Mood: They give polices all types of weapons and they continuously choose to kill us #Weak.' The running back has since apologized and deleted the picture, explaining he had been angry over the deaths of two black men killed by police officers last week when he made the post. The picture first appeared online last Wednesday after Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, and Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, were fatally shot by cops. Less than 24 hours later, gunman Micah Johnson opened fire at a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest, killing five officers and injuring seven more.

 

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'My values and beliefs do not match that image': Cleveland Browns running back Isaiah Crowell apologizes for posting graphic image of cop having his throat slit less than 24 hours before Dallas attack

• Cleveland Browns' Isaiah Crowell, 23, posted shocking image on Instagram
• Graphic picture shows a man dressed all in black slitting the throat of a white cop kneeling on the ground
• Picture mimics beheading videos of U.S. victims by terrorist group ISIS
• Crowell posted picture on Wednesday - less than 24 hours before the Dallas shooting which killed five white cops
• Running back has since deleted the picture and apologized saying he was 'emotional' over shooting deaths of two black men by police last week

By HANNAH PARRY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 14:27, 12 July 2016 | UPDATED: 15:09, 12 July 2016

 

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An NFL star has apologized for posting a graphic, ISIS-style image of a man in black slitting the throat of a white cop less than a day before the Dallas shooting.
Cleveland Browns' Isaiah Crowell, 23, posted the shocking image on Instagram with the caption: 'Mood: They give polices all types of weapons and they continuously choose to kill us #Weak.'
The running back has since apologized and deleted the picture, claiming he'd been angry and 'emotional' over the deaths of two black men killed by police officers last week.
The picture first appeared online last Wednesday after Philando Castile in Falcon Heights, Minnesota, and Alton Sterling in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, were fatally shot by cops, CBS reports.

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NFL star Isaiah Crowell posted a graphic image of a man in black slitting the throat of a white cop in the wake of the Dallas shooting (pictured)

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The running back has since apologized and deleted the picture, claiming he'd been angry and 'emotional' over the deaths of two black men killed by police officers last week

Less than 24 hours later, gunman Micah Johnson opened fire at a peaceful Black Lives Matter protest, killing five officers and injuring seven more.
Crowell, who signed a $1,540,000, three-year contract with the Browns in 2014, posted a statement apologizing for his Instagram post on Monday.
'Last week was an emotional and difficult week as we saw extreme acts of violence against black men across our country as well as against police officers in Dallas,' he wrote.

 

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'I posted an image to Instagram in the midst of that emotion that I shouldn't have and immediately removed it. It was an extremely poor decision and I apologize for that mistake and for offending people. My values and beliefs do not match that image.
The running back explained he had been 'outraged and upset' by the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile.
But he said he was also 'outraged and upset' over the Dallas shooting of five cops.
'I was very wrong in posting that image,' he continued. 'Every single life matters, every death as a result of violence should be treated with equal outrage and penalty.'

The picture mimics the beheading of journalist James Foley by ISIS terrorist known as Jihadi John in 2014

Despite his apology, many people on social media were furious and have called for the Cleveland Browns to lose Crowell over his offensive post.
It is not yet known if the team or the NFL plan to take action against the player who is in his third-year as running for the Browns.
The image shows a cartoon drawing of a white cop kneeling on the ground in front of a man, dressed entirely in black except for two gun straps in the colors of the American flag and an Ankh necklace - a popular symbol of black culture.
Blood can be seen gushing out of the officer's neck as the man in black slits his throat.
In one version of the image, which has been shared thousands of times on social media, it adds a caption which reads 'As a R.B.G killer panther, I pledge to defend my black community by any means necessary.'
The picture mimics videos by terrorist group ISIS, showing the extremists beheading American and British victims.

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The running back explained he had been 'outraged and upset' by the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile. But he said he was also 'outraged and upset' over the Dallas shooting of five cops

 

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'The cartoon image is a clear rendering of the Islamic State's execution by Jihad John of journalist James Foley in 2014 - even down to the gun strap Jihadi John wore, which is recreated in the image of the US flag,' Veryan Khan, editorial director of the U.S.-based Terrorism Research & Analysis Consortium, told Fox News.
'Ironically, the Islamic State has picked up on the propaganda material and is now using the same image on its social media pages, including on the media site Telegram.'
Terrorism experts are investigating whether the originator of the image has links to extremism.
The CEO of the National Sheriffs' Association, Jonathan Thompson, branded the image 'disgusting and dehumanizing to law enforcement' as he warned that it encouraged violence.
'Whether it is depicting a journalist, teacher or cop being beheaded, this has no place in our society.'
The picture was first posted to Facebook on Wednesday and shared around 8,000, Fox News reports.
It was often accompanied by hashtags such as #blacklivesmatter or #killpigs.
Several users claim that they reported the picture to the social media giant who allegedly took no action.
But by Monday, Facebook released a statement saying they would remove the picture, along with any other posts promoting or glorifying violence.

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It is not yet known if the team or the NFL plan to take action against the player who is in his third-year as running for the Browns (pictured playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers in January)


Read more:

• NFL Player Posts Instagram Photo Showing Officer’s Throat Getting Slit « CBS New York
• Terrifying image of cop being killed goes viral after Dallas attack | Fox News

 

[KingEleven]

Sick Fuck

 

[ScottL]

I hope he gets pulled over to and from every home game next season.

 

[SheriffJoe]

Here's to another losing season in Cleveland!

 

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'He needs to put this right': Cleveland cops say they'll stop protecting Browns' stadium if Isaiah Crowell doesn't make amends for picture of cop having throat slit, as team blasts him for 'disturbing and unacceptable' image

• Cleveland Browns' Isaiah Crowell, 23, posted the shocking viral image, which had already been shared 8,000 times on Instagram
• Police are threatening to pull support for the Browns' stadium in protest after the post unless he 'makes it right'
• And the Browns said Tuesday he will have to 'make a positive difference' after the 'extremely disturbing and unacceptable' social media post
• The graphic picture shows a man dressed all in black slitting the throat of a white cop kneeling on the ground
• Picture mimics beheading videos of US victims by terrorist group ISIS
• Crowell posted picture on June 6 - less than 24 hours before the Dallas shooting which killed five white cops
• Running back has since deleted the picture and apologized saying he was 'emotional' over shooting deaths of two black men by police last week

By JAMES WILKINSON and HANNAH PARRY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
PUBLISHED: 04:37, 13 July 2016 | UPDATED: 09:05, 13 July 2016

 

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Isaiah Crowell, 23, has already apologized for posting a viral ISIS-style picture of a man in black slitting the throat of a white cop on Instagram, but it's not enough for his team - or local police.
The Cleveland Browns released a statement scolding the NFL player Tuesday for his 'disturbing and unacceptable' post and said his apology was 'not enough'.
But the team's anger pales in comparison to the fury of Stephen Loomis, President of Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association, who told TMZ he would 'pull (cops) out of FirstEnergy Stadium if (Crowell) doesn't make this right.'




In a statement released Tuesday, the team said: 'We have spoken to Isaiah regarding his extremely disturbing and unacceptable social media decision.
'It was completely inappropriate and we have made him aware of our high level of disappointment.
'Isaiah has apologized but also knows that just an apology is insufficient and that he must take steps to make a positive difference after a very negative and impactful post.'
Their demands for Crowell were echoed - in even angrier tones - by Loomis, who is demanding the club come down hard on the player, or face his wrath.
'(Crowell) needs to go to Dallas, help the families who lost their loved ones last week, write them a check, look them in the eyes and give a heartfelt apology,' Loomis told TMZ.
He said that Crowell's post was as 'offensive as putting a picture of historical African-American men being hung from a tree in the 60s' and that Crowell's apology - in which the player said he was 'emotional' because of the recent killing of two black men by police - was 'store-bought.'
'You're a grown-a** man, and you claim you were too emotional to know it was wrong? Think we'll accept your apology? Kiss my a**.'
He also warned: 'I will pull Cleveland officers, sheriffs, state troopers out of FirstEnergy Stadium this season if he doesn't make it right.'

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Stephen Loomis, President of Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association says he will pull police protection from the Cleveland Browns stadium if Crowell doesn't 'make it right' (picture courtesy WEWS)

The NFL also commented, with spokesman Brian McCarthy telling Cleveland.com: 'The image was inappropriate and insensitive. He realized this, took down the post and has since apologized.'
Crowell, who is in his third year with the Browns, had posted the shocking image on Instagram with the caption: 'Mood: They give polices all types of weapons and they continuously choose to kill us #Weak.'



Despite his apology, many people on social media were furious and have called for the Cleveland Browns to drop Crowell over his offensive post.
It is not yet known if the team or the NFL plan to take action against the player.

 

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'The cartoon image is a clear rendering of the Islamic State's execution by Jihad John of journalist James Foley in 2014 - even down to the gun strap Jihadi John wore, which is recreated in the image of the US flag,' Veryan Khan, editorial director of the U.S.-based Terrorism Research & Analysis Consortium, told Fox News.
'Ironically, the Islamic State has picked up on the propaganda material and is now using the same image on its social media pages, including on the media site Telegram.'
Terrorism experts are investigating whether the originator of the image has links to extremism.
The CEO of the National Sheriffs' Association, Jonathan Thompson, branded the image 'disgusting and dehumanizing to law enforcement' as he warned that it encouraged violence.
'Whether it is depicting a journalist, teacher or cop being beheaded, this has no place in our society.'

 

[Dave007inVegas]

If the Browns organization is that upset with Crowell they should sever ties with him. Will they? Probably not.

 

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Isaiah Crowell's video apology accepted by Cleveland police union, which won't boycott Browns games

Isaiah Crowell posted an apology on Facebook in response to an offensive Instagram post he put up and quickly deleted. (Facebook.com)

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on July 13, 2016 at 1:55 PM, updated July 13, 2016 at 3:34 PM

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Browns running back Isaiah Crowell is now putting his money where his apology is, and it's enough to satisfy the Cleveland police union.
In a video posted on his Facebook account Wednesday, Crowell vowed to donate his first game check to the Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation, which amounts to $35,294.12. Crowell, who posted an illustration on his Instagram account last Wednesday of a handcuffed police officer being stabbed in the neck by a hooded figure, is in the third year of a $1.54 million contract that pays him $600,000 this year.
In addition to the game check, Crowell apologized again for the post, which was deleted almost immediately, and vowed to be part of the solution instead of the problem.
He promised to work with police and communities to help heal the racial strife and tension that has resulted from the events of the past two weeks, including the fatal shootings of two black men by police and the sniper attack that left five Dallas police officers dead on Thursday.
The video apology was accepted by Cleveland Police Patrolmen's Association President Steve Loomis, who threatened to have his officers boycott working Browns games unless Crowell met certain conditions, including apologizing in person to the families of the slain Dallas officers and donating to them.
It remains to be seen if Crowell will apologize in person, but Loomis told TMZ Sports Wednesday that the video apology was sincere and made up for the first written apology issued through the Browns that was unacceptable.
"I appreciate the apology and we accept it," Loomis told TMZ Sports. "People are allowed to make mistakes in life. Our problem was that first apology. It wasn't sincere. But Isaiah stepped up to the plate to make a personal apology, and we definitely appreciate his donation to the Fallen Officers Foundation."
Loomis also said he'd love to work with Crowell in the future to help solve some of the city's problems.
"How cool would it be if Isaiah and I attended community events together to really make a difference in the city?'' he said. "We are missing opportunities that we should be seizing as law enforcement and athletes in the city."
"I'm glad we didn't have to go the route of boycotting Browns games. We would not have enjoyed that. We wanted to give Isaiah the opportunity to make things right, and he did."

Cleveland police union boss threatens Browns boycott
Cleveland Police Union President Steve Loomis threatened to rally his officers to refuse to work security for the Cleveland Browns unless running back Isaiah Crowell takes his apology over a controversial social media post further.
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In addition to the video, Crowell called Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams on Tuesday morning and apologized. Williams accepted the apology and described Crowell as "very contrite.''
In the video, Crowell re-iterated that he made a terrible mistake in posting the "really disgusting'' illustration.
"Last week like so many others I was frustrated and upset about what is going on in our country,'' he said. "I have friends and family members dealing with violence, I've seen violence throughout the country and I'm really emotional about it. And during that emotion, I did something I wish I could take back. I posted a really disgusting, bad picture and I took it down immediately because I knew I was wrong.
"Nobody had to tell me to take it down... not my PR, agent or the Browns had to tell me to take it down because I knew I was wrong. I'm sorry, and I hope you understand that that's not who I am. I would never wish violence on anyone, especially a police officer. I'm sorry to all the Browns fans, all the people who support my career, all the kids out there who look up to me, and most of all the good police officers that are out there protecting us every day.''
Crowell acknowledged that "by posting that picture, I became part of the problem. I don't want to be part of the problem, I want to be part of the solution. And to back that up, my first game check is going to the Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation. Also, I'm committed to doing whatever I can to create open dialogue between my communities and the police who serve us.
"I know this might not change your mind about me and I know I can't take the post back, but I'm sorry. And moving forward I'm committed to being part of the solution.''
Crowell plans to take other steps in the coming weeks to demonstrate how sorry he is for the post, which is what the Browns made it clear they expect.
"We have spoken to Isaiah regarding his extremely disturbing and unacceptable social media decision,'' the Browns said in a Monday statement. "It was completely inappropriate and we have made him aware of our high level of disappointment. Isaiah has apologized but also knows that just an apology is insufficient and that he must take steps to make a positive difference after a very negative and impactful post.''

 

[Willie99]

he knows he fucked up, donating 1 of 16 paychecks is significant