A California law enforcement officer has dropped his lawsuit against Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri that stemmed from an altercation at the 2019 NBA Finals. The Raptors president subsequently dropped his countersuit against Alameda County sheriff's deputy Alan Strickland, which was confirmed in a statement from Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE), the team owner. WATCH | Video shows altercation between Ujiri, sheriff's deputy:New video shows Masai Ujiri being shoved after Raptors won championship The National Video 2:23 New video released by lawyers for Raptors president Masai Ujiri shows him being shoved by a sheriff’s deputy while trying to get onto the court to celebrate the team’s NBA championship last year. The Raptors president and his legal team argued there was no reason for Strickland to forcefully shove Ujiri. Ujiri's team says the Fourth Amendment requires officers to use force only when it is "objectively reasonable."

Source: CBC News February 10, 2021 20:10 UTC