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Video Shows White Woman Calling Police on Black Man in Central Park

The footage shows Amy Cooper calling the police on Christian Cooper in Central Park after he asked her to keep her dog on a leash. The video was posted to Twitter by Mr. Cooper’s sister.

Amy Cooper: “Would you please stop? Sir, I’m asking you to stop.” Christian Cooper: “Please don’t come close to me.” “Sir, I’m asking you to stop recording.” “Please don’t come close to me.” “Please turn your phone off.” “Please don’t come close to me.” “If you’re taking pictures, I’m calling the cops.” “Please, please call the cops. Please call the cops.” “I’m going to tell them there’s an African-American man threatening my life.” “Please tell them whatever you like.” “Excuse me. I’m sorry. I’m in the Ramble, and there’s a man, African-American, [inaudible]. He is recording me, and threatening me and my dog. There is an African-American man — I am in Central Park. He is recording me, and threatening myself and my dog. I’m sorry. I can’t hear you either. I’m being threatened by a man in the Ramble. Please send the cops immediately. I’m in Central Park in the Ramble — I don’t know.” Christian Cooper: “Thank you.”

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Video Shows White Woman Calling Police on Black Man in Central Park

By The Associated Press May 27, 2020

The footage shows Amy Cooper calling the police on Christian Cooper in Central Park after he asked her to keep her dog on a leash. The video was posted to Twitter by Mr. Cooper’s sister.

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