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Writer Alex O’Keefe claims he was handcuffed by MTA police in New York for allegedly disorderly conduct after a white woman complained about his seating position on a train. O’Keefe, who is Black, alleges racial bias, stating the woman objected to him being the "one black person on the train." Police say O'Keefe occupied two seats and refused directions, delaying service. O’Keefe received a summons but wasn't arrested. He shared the incident on social media, sparking debate about racial profiling and policing.

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