‘Banking while Black’: Bank CEO apologises after video shows Black man in handcuffs for trying to cash his own paycheck

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Bank manager John Askwith allegedly told the police that Mr Morrow had a fake cheque despite already verifying with his employer that it was real. Don't say anything stupid because you're just going to get arrested for it.” Soon, another police officer arrived and the manager asked them to take Mr Morrow to another office. I’m going to touch something on your desk?” However, in the incident report, Sgt Pletcher wrote that Mr Morrow “flexed at John in a threatening manner”, which he disputed. Mr Morrow’s experience has added to that of many other Black Americans who have been documenting such instances under the social media hashtag “Banking while Black”.