A Black jazz musician's son was falsely accused of stealing an iPhone, father says. The woman accusing him is speaking out to CNN
(CNN) Prosecutors in New York City are investigating an incident in which a jazz musician said his 14-year-old son was attacked by a woman who falsely accused him of taking her iPhone. Jazz trumpeter Keyon Harrold, seen here at a conference in 2016. "To Keyon Harrold Jr. and his family: I am so sorry this happened to you." "We're deeply disheartened about the recent incident of baseless accusation, prejudice and assault against an innocent guest of Arlo hotel," the statement said. We also call for a civil rights investigation into the Arlo Hotel for its implicit bias in its treatment of Keyon."
Source: CNN December 30, 2020 14:48 UTC
