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Geneva Smith

Geneva Smith

Geneva Smith is an 84 year-old woman from Muskogee County, Oklahoma that was harassed by cops inside her house.

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Pepper Spray Incident

On August 7th, 2016, Smith's grandson was caught by Muskogee Police Officers run over a stop sign.

A chase ensued between the cops and her grandson.

[1]He ran into his grandmother's house for safety, and the cops kicked the front door open, and upon entering see the 56 year-old son of Smith, Arthur Paul Blackmon, walking into the living room with his hands up.

The cops fired a taser paralyzing Arthur.

The cops continued searching for her grandson, and as she demanded an explanation of what was happening, one of the cops pepper spray directly into her face for not following instructions.

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Smith was handcuffed and taken to the police station.

She was then taken to the hospital for the injuries she suffered.

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The chief of police of the Muskogee Police Department sat down with a reporter to discuss the incident.

He claims that a video does not sufficiently demonstrate everything that happened at the scene.

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Smith has demanded an apology by the police and is considering taking legal action and is looking for a lawyer as she claims that she was just an innocent bystander in the altercation.

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References

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Citation Linkyoutu.beA video with the chief of police of Muskogee Police Department sitting down with a journalist.
Aug 31, 2016, 10:15 PM
[2]
Citation Linknydailynews.comThis is an article that has information about the incident that occurred.
Aug 31, 2016, 11:03 PM
[3]
Citation Linkyoutu.beThis is a news report of the incident that happened.
Aug 31, 2016, 10:28 PM
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Citation Linkyoutu.beThis is a report from The Young Turks.
Aug 31, 2016, 10:03 PM
[5]
Citation Linkboingboing.netThis is a news report that has a video interview with Smith.
Aug 31, 2016, 10:19 PM
[6]
Citation Linkfacebook.comThis is the video posted on one a Facebookaccount
Aug 31, 2016, 10:16 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.com[2]
Aug 31, 2016, 11:23 PM
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Citation Linkindependent.co.ukAnother article about the incident.
Aug 31, 2016, 11:37 PM
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Citation Linkmic.comThis is an article covering the incident.
Aug 31, 2016, 11:45 PM
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Citation Linkyoutu.beInterview with Smith regarding the incident.
Aug 31, 2016, 11:41 PM
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Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.com[2]
Aug 31, 2016, 11:22 PM