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Ole Miss' Otis Reese Reveals Racist Experiences with Police, Students at Georgia

Ole Miss defensive back Otis Reese alleged he was the victim of racist events at the University of Georgia before his transfer from the school.

In a statement posted to social media, Reese said he was "pulled over and harassed by police officers along with friends, not once but twice" during his time at the school. He alleged that on both occasions the officers "were extremely aggressive, accusing us of using drugs and searching the car without any basis and told us they would take us to jail."

He also alleged a white Georgia student-athlete called one of his friends the N-word and that "another group of white classmates mocked slavery and pretended to whip each other.