Jacob is no longer handcuffed to his hospital bed, his felony warrants have been vacated and officer stopped guarding him at the hospital … the family’s lawyer told CNN.
Jacob Blake’s father says his son is handcuffed to his hospital bed despite being paralyzed from the waist down. Blake’s dad, also named Jacob, says when he visited his son in the hospital Wednesday he found him cuffed to his bed … and immediately questioned why it was necessary.
Tmz reports on 27th Aug 2020, The elder Blake says he hated seeing his son like that and pointed out … “He can’t go anywhere. Why do you have him cuffed to the bed?” Blake claims he also hasn’t gotten an answer as to what Jacob was took into custody for that would warrant him being handcuffed in the first place.
Nypost told on 27th Aug 2020, Jacob’s parents got emotional Tuesday as they spoke outside the Kenosha County Courthouse and his condition, and the family’s lawyer revealed it would be a miracle if he ever walks again.
Cops say they were initially called to the scene for a disturbance, and investigated by the Wisconsin Department of Justice Division of Investigation. So far, no word from law enforcement about Jacob’s custody or charges.
This article was originally published on the tmz.com on 27th Aug 2020, nypost.com on 27th Aug 2020
