Racist Texts Scandal Shakes San Jose Police: In a disturbing revelation, a former San Jose police officer, Mark McNamara, is facing intense scrutiny over a series of racist texts he sent, further complicating a case that began with the shooting of a Black man last spring. K’Auan Green, the young man at the center of this controversy, bravely shared his thoughts on the matter alongside his attorneys.
“It hurts and scares me, knowing how much hate a person could have in their heart,” said 22-year-old K’Auan Green, the victim of McNamara’s actions.
Green’s emotional response comes after the release of racist texts sent by McNamara, the same officer who shot him outside La Victoria Taqueria last spring. Green claims he had disarmed someone involved in a fight, positioning himself as a hero in the situation. Officer McNamara, however, shot Green as he was leaving the restaurant with the confiscated weapon.
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A newly surfaced text message from McNamara, dated the day after the shooting, sent shockwaves through the community. In it, he wrote, “‘N**** wanted to carry a gun in the Wild, Wild West. Not on my watch,'” as highlighted by civil rights attorney Adante Pointer. The shooting left Green hospitalized and facing a lengthy recovery, disrupting his football career at Contra Costa College. For Green and his attorney, Adante Pointer, these racist texts are a painful additional blow.
Some of the texts from McNamara further reveal his unsettling attitude. In one, he stated, “I’m pretty sure the district attorney would have charged me if I used excessive force, but she didn’t because I didn’t use excessive force. I’ll shoot you too.” In another text, he professed hatred for Black people.
Following the revelation of these texts, McNamara resigned from the San Jose Police Department, prompting calls for criminal charges and decertification as a police officer by Green’s legal team. Pointer firmly stated, “California’s police officer’s association needs to decertify McNamara so he can never bring his racist thoughts to bear in the community again.”
Green, while shocked and hurt by these revelations, is determined to move forward, with his eyes set on a football career in the NFL. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan emphasized the city’s commitment to combating racial bias, asserting, “We are not going to tolerate racism. We are going to continue working hard every day to build a culture of the utmost respect and professionalism in our community.” Despite the adversity, Green remains hopeful for his future, aspiring to achieve his dream on the football field.
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The former San Jose police officer who resigned from his position after sending racist text messages has now been stripped of his certification. This action was taken less than two weeks after Chief Anthony Mata publicly stated that the department was dedicated to preventing the officer from being hired by another law enforcement agency.