Video shows Paterson man held at gunpoint, possibly by an officer

A Paterson man of Middle Eastern descent says he was held at gunpoint and kicked by a man claiming to be a Paterson police officer. The incident was caught on camera and posted to YouTube. News 12

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Video shows Paterson man held at gunpoint, possibly by an officer

A Paterson man of Middle Eastern descent says he was held at gunpoint and kicked by a man claiming to be a Paterson police officer. The incident was caught on camera and posted to YouTube. News 12

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