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RACIAL PROFILING ALLEGED IN THE ARREST OF SHAD GASPARD

As promised earlier by his wife Siliana, TMZ.com has posted a story covering the arrest of Shad Gaspard.  Gaspard's wife stated that her husband was a victim of racial profiling by the Columbus, OH police, who arrested him for jaywalking as Shad was on his way to the Arnold Fitness Expo.  She said he got down on his knees to be arrested, which is a submissive position, and the police still shoved his face in the dirt.

Former UFC champ Josh Barnett, who was with Gaspard at the time, posting the following on his Twitter page, backing up the claims: "Shad Gaspard arrested because a Columbus officer abuses his authority. False jaywalking charge + attitude turns to handcuffs and tackling."

The Columbus PD, who didn't return calls to TMZ, said Gaspard was arrested for resisting arrest and obstructing official business.
 

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