According to the president of the McKinney Fraternal Order of Police (FOP), the officer who arrested and wrestled a black teenage girl in a controversial video and the FOP have received death threats from those “set on creating racial tensions.”
“The McKinney [Fraternal Order of Police] and Eric are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support that he has received from the McKinney community as well as from citizens across the country,” Daniel Malenfant said in a press conference alongside former officer Eric Casebolt’s attorney. (RELATED: Activists Want Black Host Who Blamed Teens For McKinney Pool Fight FIRED)
”Unfortunately, this positive show of support has and will always be overshadowed by hatred and those set on creating racial tensions in America. This includes the countless death threat calls and e-mails being received that are not being conveyed to the public.”
“Those are coming in daily, on a daily basis, ”he said, when asked about the death threats later in the press conference. “I can confirm to have received some. I know Eric Casebolt received some, as well.”