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Witness in police report: State Rep. Erica Thomas told Eric Sparkes, ‘Go back where you came from’
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Witness in police report: State Rep. Erica Thomas told Eric Sparkes, ‘Go back where you came from’
A witness to a heated grocery store encounter between state Rep. Erica Thomas and a man she accused of uttering racist comments told authorities she didn’t hear him make those remarks, according to a Cobb County police report.
A Publix employee told a Cobb County officer that she witnessed part of the conversation and heard Thomas “continuously tell Eric Sparkes to ‘Go back where you came from!’” but did not hear Sparkes utter those words to Thomas.
In a tearful video, Thomas accused Sparkes of using that phrase, which echoes a tweet by President Donald Trump that sparked a national uproar. Her account quickly went viral and triggered a wave of support and backlash.Sparkes admitted to calling the Democrat an expletive during the run-in, saying he was upset she was in an express lane in the grocery store with too many items, but he said he didn’t tell her to “go back” to where she came from.
Thomas’ attorney, Gerald Griggs, said the officer’s report shows the case needs additional investigation because the employee, and another witness who also said he didn’t hear Sparkes use the phrase, “didn’t hear the initial argument.” He said he’s interviewed three other customers who heard the exchange.
A Publix surveillance video of the incident released Wednesday showed a confrontation that lasted roughly 45 seconds. It did not include audio, so it provided no conclusive evidence of what was said, but it showed Sparkes walk up to Thomas as she was checking out in the express lane and apparently point to the sign. He quickly retreated as Thomas responded and took a step in his direction. She then followed him a few more steps as he walked away, pointing a finger at him.
The officer who reviewed the tape wrote that Sparkes “did not a..
