Two former Metropolitan Police officers in London have successfully appealed a ruling that they lied about smelling cannabis during a stop and search of two Black athletes. The Police Appeals Tribunal overturned the decision made by a disciplinary panel a year ago, stating that the officers, Jonathan Clapham and Sam Franks, were wrongly accused of dishonesty.
The incident in question involved British sprinter Bianca Williams and her partner Ricardo Dos Santos, who alleged they were racially profiled by a group of police officers on July 4, 2020. The couple, along with their 3-month-old son, were stopped outside their home in London, handcuffed, and searched on suspicion of carrying drugs and weapons. However, no illicit substances or weapons were found.
