PLEASE PRAY: CHRIS COPELAND STABBED (BUT IN STABLE CONDiTION)

[Zema]

"Chris Copeland suffered a knife wound to his left elbow and abdomen this morning in New York City. He is currently in stable condition at a New York hospital. Updates will be provided as available."

http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/update-chris-copeland

"Hawks players Pero Antic and Thabo Sefolosha were arrested in New York City early Wednesday and charged with obstructing governmental administration. The two were present when Pacers player Chris Copeland was stabbed in the abdomen and his wife slashed during an argument at the nightclub 1 OAK club, according to the New York Daily News.

According to the newspaper, Antic and Sefolosha were arrested for trying to prevent police from setting up a crime scene. Another women was also stabbed in the incident that occurred around 4 a.m. Antic was also charged with disorderly conduct and menacing. Sefolosha was also charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest."

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baske...2014_hawks_sfp

Pero Antic

Charges: Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree (1 count); Disorderly Conduct (1 count) and Harassment in the Second Degree (1 count). Charges are listed as misdemeanors

Complaint: “I observed the defendant and a separately charged defendant Thabo Sefolosha standing at the above location. I was helping to clear the area and establish a crime scene due to an unrelated incident at the above location. I told the defendant and the separately charged defendant approximately six times to disperse and clear the area. I observed the defendant and the separately charged defendant move a couple feet away but refuse to clear the area. The defendant and the separately charged defendant actions interfered with my ability and lawful duty to clear the area in order for the other officers to establish a crime scene.

“I am informed by Police Officer Michael Osullivan, Shield #13084, of the Tenth Precinct, that as he was assisting in the arrest of the separately charged defendant Thabo Sefolosha, the defendant grabbed his left shoulder, making it difficult to assist in the arrest.”

Thabo Sefolosha

Charges: Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree (1 count). Resisting Arrest (1 count), Disorderly Conduct (1 count). Charges are listed as misdemeanors.

Complaint: “I observed the defendant and a separately charged defendant Pero Antikj standing at the above location. I was helping to clear the area and establish a crime scene due to an unrelated incident at the above location. I told the defendant and the separately charged defendant approximately six times to disperse and clear the area. I observed the defendant and the separately charged defendant move a couple feet away but refuse to clear the area. The defendant and the separately charged defendant actions interfered with my ability and lawful duty to clear the area in order for the other officers to establish a crime scene.

“I am informed by Police Office Caster, Shield #17276, of the Tenth Precinct that he observed the defendant Thabo Sefolosha run in an aggressive manner towards the direction of Police Officer Daniel Dongvort, Shield #3129, of the Tenth Precinct. I am further informed that he observed that Officer Dongvort’s back was facing the defendant at the time.

“When I approached the defendant to place him under arrest for the above described conduct, I observed the defendant flail his arms, twist his body, kick his legs, and struggle against me making it difficult for me to place handcuffs on him and complete the arrest. It took four officers to place the defendant in handcuffs.”

http://www.ajc.com/news/sports/baske...players/nkp6y/

From my source close to Chris Copeland, Hawks players were shielding him from those crowding/taking photos. Police were in protective mode.

https://twitter.com/JaredZwerling/st...72363440349184

[Zema]

Cope seems ok. *Disclaimer* Language:

[Zema]

Pacers forward Chris Copeland underwent surgery Wednesday on his abdomen and left elbow for stab wounds sustained early Wednesday morning in New York City. He is in stable condition at a New York City hospital. At this point there is no timetable for how long he will remain in the hospital.

Statement from Chris Copeland:

"I want to thank all the fans, friends, teammates, coaches and the Pacers organization for their support and prayers during this time. I also want to apologize to everyone, particularly the NBA and the Pacers for my bad choice at being out at that time. I am doing as well as can be expected and I will work hard to make a full recovery."

http://www.nba.com/pacers/news/chris...-and-statement

[eternal]

Melo woulda took that shank and wet a three in dudes face.

[Zema]

Melo woulda took that shank and wet a three in dudes face.

I don't get it. Can you explain?

[LkGibbs20]

I don't get it. Can you explain?

He's joking and saying Melo would've made a three point shot after getting stabbed and with the dude all in his face lol!

[Zema]

They slammed him on the ground and cuffed him. They did not treat Pero like that. They also broke his ankle, causing ligament damage and he will need surgery. I get so tired of watching brown-skinned people get treated with savagery:

[Zema]

Melo woulda took that shank and wet a three in dudes face.

Nah, he would've dropped 62 on his head, and wouldn't have needed Bogut or David Lee to set a screen 1st.