A Miami police officer has been positioned on administrative duties following the transient detention of Miami Dolphins broad receiver Tyreek Hill Sunday, simply hours earlier than his group was set to open the season towards the Jacksonville Jaguars.
“Following the incident involving Tyreek Hill, I’ve initiated an Inside Affairs investigation to make sure an intensive evaluate of the matter,” Miami-Dade Police Division Director Stephanie V. Daniels stated in a press release.
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Movies posted on social media confirmed Hill mendacity face down on the bottom as at the least 4 officers positioned his arms behind his again and appeared to place handcuffs on him beside a car.
Hill was reportedly detained for an alleged visitors violation whereas coming into Onerous Rock Stadium. He was launched shortly after and nonetheless performed in his group’s sport.
In a press release, the Dolphins stated Hill safely arrived on the stadium.
“This morning, WR Tyreek Hill was pulled over for a visitors incident about one block from the stadium and briefly detained by police,” the group stated in a press release. “He has since been launched. A number of teammates noticed the incident and stopped to supply help. Tyreek and all different gamers concerned have safely arrived to the stadium and might be accessible for at the moment’s sport.”
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Hill’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, stated in an interview with “NFL Gameday Morning” that the incident was “absurd” and “upsetting.”
“There is no cause why Tyreek ought to have been handled that manner,” stated Rosenhaus. “This should not occur to a participant coming into his personal stadium.”
Rosenhaus stated he does not perceive what violation Hill might have dedicated whereas making an attempt to enter the stadium, however that they are going to be contacting his legal professionals.