Two men arrested within minutes at Starbucks for waiting while black.....
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lmao
Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson told their story on ABC News’ “Good Morning America” Thursday, saying it was only two minutes after they entered the shop that the manager called 911 on them for trespassing. Several cops arrived and took them out in handcuffs, and it was captured on customer video that went viral, sparking several days of protests outside the shop and online.
Nelson said he'd asked the manager to use the bathroom as soon as he and Robinson, both 23, arrived at the Starbucks to have a business meeting. She denied him access because he wasn’t a paying customer, so Nelson and Robinson sat down at a table and waited for a third man to discuss a real estate deal, they said.
Within minutes, the manager approached the men and asked if they were ordering anything. The pair told her they were waiting to meet someone. In response, she called the police on them for trespassing. The woman has since left the company in a decision Starbucks called “mutual.”
“We were there for a real reason, a real deal that we were working on,” Robinson told the Associated Press. “We were at a moment that could have a positive impact on a whole ladder of people, lives, families. So I was like, ‘No, you’re not stopping that right now.’”
The two men also told “Good Morning America” that they weren’t read their Miranda rights when the cops arrested them. Philadelphia Police Officer Eric Mclaurin told VICE News on Thursday that the department has no comment on the issue.
He added that when the police first arrived, he assumed they weren’t there for him. But once they approached the two men, he said he was scared.
“Anytime I’m encountered by cops, I can honestly say it’s a thought that runs through my mind,” Nelson told the AP. “You never know what’s going to happen.”
Cell phone video of the incident has amassed over 11 million views on Twitter, leading to multiple protests and a condemnation from Philly Mayor Jim Kenney. Starbucks released a public apology, and its CEO Kevin Johnson met with the mayor, community leaders, and Nelson and Robinson earlier this week to apologize on behalf of the company, according to a press release. The chain is also planning to conduct racial bias training for all employees.
Nelson said he'd asked the manager to use the bathroom as soon as he and Robinson, both 23, arrived at the Starbucks to have a business meeting. She denied him access because he wasn’t a paying customer, so Nelson and Robinson sat down at a table and waited for a third man to discuss a real estate deal, they said.
Within minutes, the manager approached the men and asked if they were ordering anything. The pair told her they were waiting to meet someone. In response, she called the police on them for trespassing. The woman has since left the company in a decision Starbucks called “mutual.”
“We were there for a real reason, a real deal that we were working on,” Robinson told the Associated Press. “We were at a moment that could have a positive impact on a whole ladder of people, lives, families. So I was like, ‘No, you’re not stopping that right now.’”
The two men also told “Good Morning America” that they weren’t read their Miranda rights when the cops arrested them. Philadelphia Police Officer Eric Mclaurin told VICE News on Thursday that the department has no comment on the issue.
He added that when the police first arrived, he assumed they weren’t there for him. But once they approached the two men, he said he was scared.
“Anytime I’m encountered by cops, I can honestly say it’s a thought that runs through my mind,” Nelson told the AP. “You never know what’s going to happen.”
Cell phone video of the incident has amassed over 11 million views on Twitter, leading to multiple protests and a condemnation from Philly Mayor Jim Kenney. Starbucks released a public apology, and its CEO Kevin Johnson met with the mayor, community leaders, and Nelson and Robinson earlier this week to apologize on behalf of the company, according to a press release. The chain is also planning to conduct racial bias training for all employees.
2minutes 2! Shit probably took them 1 minute from entering and sitting down!!
I hope they aint wasting time with no due diligence on this bitch. Expose her identity then kick her to the fucking curb already
Mr. Lengthy
Jus aint SAFE...
They also have an arrest record now. If an application asked if ever arrested,they have to say yes
They also have an arrest record now. If an application asked if ever arrested,they have to say yes
yup they were there making moves for the future...and she wrecked those plans in two minutes...they’re gonna get PAID!
They also have an arrest record now. If an application asked if ever arrested,they have to say yes
They were not arrested if they were never charged and if they were charged they can get it easily expunged..
I have never filled out an application that asked if I was arrested but I have filled out ones who asked if I had ever been convicted. Some only felonies and some felonies or misdemeanors.
They may get offered 10-25k to make this shit away.
They won't get this windfall many on social media think.
The CEO has made every PR move correctly.
He wasted no time apologizing, He is forcing racial diversity training and he is a meeting these two men.
He ensured that black mofokrs will still be giving their money to Starbucks for that daily triple mocha latte with a twist for 12 dollars.
Let's hope for the brothers 2 fuckin minutes turn into 12 million dollars
Lol 25k?
You realize they are closing ALL STORES 8k plus because of this...
Fuck thay swing for the fences
You realize they are closing ALL STORES 8k plus because of this...
Fuck thay swing for the fences
Yeah a great PR move from the CEO.......That right there decreases lost customers exponentially.
The CEO has said and done some decent social things in the past but above all he is a businessman and the moves he is making is stopping the bleeding.
They would have to show actual damages to get a big payday.
Shit that fucked up shit done to them may get them new business....
Shit they may end with free Starbucks for life...
I was listening to Madison yesterday and he said that black folks are 3% in that area but 67% of pedestrian stops by police.
Say that center city section of Philly even barricades the area on wekkends
Say that center city section of Philly even barricades the area on wekkends
Fuck starbukcSand anyone who goes there. I've been anti Starbucks but now I feel vindicated .fuck that nasty ass coffee any god damn way.
I said ARRESTED. As in placed in handcuffs and taken to into custody. And some apps does ask if ever been arrested, I didn't say all
In one of the Infinity War TV spots, T’Challa and Okoye are walking and talking about opening up Wakanda to the world.
Okoye makes a comment about having a Starbucks in Wakanda.
I wonder if they gonna quickly re-edit the dialogue of that scene and take “Starbucks” out?
Okoye makes a comment about having a Starbucks in Wakanda.
I wonder if they gonna quickly re-edit the dialogue of that scene and take “Starbucks” out?
If that employee has FB/twitter/Instagram she probably just made them all private(or took them down) by now
No lie, as crappy as this was, the CEO has literally done as much as possible short of just cutting these dudes a check (which heck, he might do, too).
Dude can't apologize enough for something he was only indirectly responsible for.
Dude's wallet is literally taking an 'L' between training and shutting down for the day.
I'm not saying they shouldn't sue or that people shouldn't protest or whatever. But from a PR perspective, everything the corporate side has said or done has screamed, "We messed up, and we'll try to do better." You can't do it much better.
sounds like a sun down hood.....
I ain't been back to Starbucks since and I was a daily customer. They knew my orders before I even opened my mouth and everything. Been sipping that Chick-fil-A, surpisingly not bad too. 
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