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Tuskegee Coach Benjy Taylor Hires Civil-Rights Attorney After On-Court Handcuffing

University leaders call for a review of game security protocols, saying he acted to protect players.

Overview

  • Video from HBCU Gameday shows a uniformed officer handcuffing Taylor during postgame handshakes at Morehouse's Forbes Arena after a 77-69 loss.
  • Taylor and athletic director Reginald Ruffin say he asked security to remove Morehouse football players from the line under conference rules due to safety concerns.
  • The officer allegedly described Taylor as “very aggressive,” a claim Tuskegee disputes based on their account and the footage.
  • Taylor was released shortly afterward, was not charged, and traveled home with the team.
  • Attorney Harry M. Daniels says his team is exploring civil claims, while the officer’s agency remains unidentified and no conference or host findings have been announced.