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Tuskegee Coach Benjy Taylor Retains Civil-Rights Counsel After On-Court Handcuffing

Tuskegee publicly backs his actions, with attorneys now exploring a civil case.

Overview

  • Video shows a uniformed officer handcuffing Taylor during the postgame handshake at Morehouse's Forbes Arena on Jan. 31.
  • Taylor and athletic director Reginald Ruffin say he asked security to remove Morehouse football players from the line under conference protocols after reports of obscenities.
  • The officer described Taylor as "very aggressive," a characterization Tuskegee officials dispute.
  • Taylor was released shortly thereafter, was not charged, and traveled home with the team; the officer’s agency affiliation has not been publicly confirmed.
  • Civil-rights attorney Harry Daniels says a lawsuit is being considered, as the university urges clearer, uniform security standards across SIAC events.