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Former Fairfield Resident James Blake Is Mistakenly Cuffed By Nypd Officers

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- One-time resident and retired tennis star James Blake was reportedly hand-cuffed and slammed to the ground on Wednesday by undercover New York City Police officers, according to the New York Daily News. 

Retired tennis star James Blake

Retired tennis star James Blake

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Blake, a Yonkers native, was reportedly mistaken by authorities as a suspect wanted for buying a cell phone with a fake credit card, the Daily News reported. 

Blake sustained a cut to his left elbow and bruises to his left leg. Authorities released him after a retired officer properly identified him, the Daily News said.

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