Black Panther director Ryan Coogler mistakenly arrested for bank robbery

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Anonymous wrote:Isn't the woman who alerted someone to this, a black bank teller? I think that's what TMZ said. If so, this is not a karen situation.

Yes a Black pregnant Bank Teller. She fu&ked up. Apparently, she was processing the transaction and some sort of alert popped up on her screen because of the amount. So instead of calling her supervisor over to deal with the alert, she told her supervisor he was robbing the bank. The cops investigated and said she was at fault.

What an idiot.

He's the idiot. Look at the photos.

He should have asked to speak to the bank manager. This wasn't about race.

The photos are posted on the last page. I don't see anything in those photos that make him the idiot. The teller was at fault according to the police.

NP. The teller was at fault for identifying it as an attempted robbery. But let's not ignore the fact that the bank's systems automatically flagged the transaction for special attention because it was over $10,000. This is very common, folks, even if you yourselves have withdrawn more than 10 grand and weren't aware of any alert. In banking, taxes, transport of cash internationally (like carrying more than 10k with you overseas, and yes, it happens)--that amount gets flagged for attention. Mostly you aren't even aware it's happening. Of course the fact it was something as specific as $12,000 and the wording of the slip should have been a clue that this wasn't a robbery but I wondered: The teller sounds possibly inexperienced, or possibly she had been present at a real bank robbery another time and was unwittingly biased to see such a request as a robbery etc. Not excuses but possible explanations.

I myself find it odd that a high-profile client wanting that amount of cash "discreetly" didn't simply ask to see a banker. No super secret room needs to be involved like some PPs posted; just ask to see a banker, you'll go to a desk or into a regular office, and can say what you want. They'll go out and deal the tellers for you and bring you the cash. Surprised he didn't just do that BUT also, it's not like it was $120,000, it was $12,000, and he probably has withdrawn that much with no issues before. It's just a pity that the teller reacted with the idea of robbery instead of asking a manager to come look at the note there and then.

It would never occur to me that I would have to speak to anyone other than the teller to withdraw large amounts of cash. If it was a concern, they, ie the bank staff, should direct the clients to another room or to the manager.

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Anonymous wrote:Bank: This was 100% our fault.
Police: This was 100% the bank's fault.
Racists on DCUM: Of course it was his fault! Look at him, he's just got that at-fault look about him, I can't quite put my finger on it. I know I'm right, though!

Exactly! I am surprised at the number of racists on DCUM. Are you all from the DMV?

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Anonymous wrote:Isn't the woman who alerted someone to this, a black bank teller? I think that's what TMZ said. If so, this is not a karen situation.

Yes a Black pregnant Bank Teller. She fu&ked up. Apparently, she was processing the transaction and some sort of alert popped up on her screen because of the amount. So instead of calling her supervisor over to deal with the alert, she told her supervisor he was robbing the bank. The cops investigated and said she was at fault.

What an idiot.

He's the idiot. Look at the photos.

He should have asked to speak to the bank manager. This wasn't about race.

The photos are posted on the last page. I don't see anything in those photos that make him the idiot. The teller was at fault according to the police.

NP. The teller was at fault for identifying it as an attempted robbery. But let's not ignore the fact that the bank's systems automatically flagged the transaction for special attention because it was over $10,000. This is very common, folks, even if you yourselves have withdrawn more than 10 grand and weren't aware of any alert. In banking, taxes, transport of cash internationally (like carrying more than 10k with you overseas, and yes, it happens)--that amount gets flagged for attention. Mostly you aren't even aware it's happening. Of course the fact it was something as specific as $12,000 and the wording of the slip should have been a clue that this wasn't a robbery but I wondered: The teller sounds possibly inexperienced, or possibly she had been present at a real bank robbery another time and was unwittingly biased to see such a request as a robbery etc. Not excuses but possible explanations.

I myself find it odd that a high-profile client wanting that amount of cash "discreetly" didn't simply ask to see a banker. No super secret room needs to be involved like some PPs posted; just ask to see a banker, you'll go to a desk or into a regular office, and can say what you want. They'll go out and deal the tellers for you and bring you the cash. Surprised he didn't just do that BUT also, it's not like it was $120,000, it was $12,000, and he probably has withdrawn that much with no issues before. It's just a pity that the teller reacted with the idea of robbery instead of asking a manager to come look at the note there and then.

It would never occur to me that I would have to speak to anyone other than the teller to withdraw large amounts of cash. If it was a concern, they, ie the bank staff, should direct the clients to another room or to the manager.

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Small amounts are withdrawn at the ATM.
Large amounts I go to the teller.
If there's a third level where we should know we have to knock on the backdoor of the branch manager's house or something, I need a heads up myself about what the cut-off is.

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Anonymous wrote:There has to be some context we are missing because otherwise I have no idea how the teller could make this mistake. I am not excusing her but hers seems really really odd reaction (like, besides all the other good points made here, why would a bank robber tell you to go elsewhere to count money - wouldn’t they want to keep you in eyesight otherwise you would just call for help when you step away?).

Btw, I am 55 years old and grew up doing a weekly errand with my mother at the bank every Saturday morning, and my aunt is a former bank teller, and I had no idea you could request to do your bank business in a private office.

Go google about the experiences of black people at banks. Seriously. Go read.

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Anonymous wrote:For all of the ninnies posting here trying to explain away the bank's racist behavior-- take the time to look up Googler's bio. He's a wunderkind. He is only mid-30s + has terrific accomplishments.

No one cares ninny! You can be good at something, but have the common sense of a coffee pot. We've all seen them, and often they are failures in life. Not saying he is, BUT he messed up and likely knows it. Especially saying they both moved on which was wise.

OOOO. I look in my magic looking glass and I seeeee a RACIST. What is wrong with you, you jealous freak. The bank is going to be paying him big.

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Anonymous wrote:For all of the ninnies posting here trying to explain away the bank's racist behavior-- take the time to look up Googler's bio. He's a wunderkind. He is only mid-30s + has terrific accomplishments.

No one cares ninny! You can be good at something, but have the common sense of a coffee pot. We've all seen them, and often they are failures in life. Not saying he is, BUT he messed up and likely knows it. Especially saying they both moved on which was wise.

OOOO. I look in my magic looking glass and I seeeee a RACIST. What is wrong with you, you jealous freak. The bank is going to be paying him big.

OOOO your fake trump card isn't working is it! There's been nothing racist on this board except for you and trying to pull an old tired card because you are simply wrong!

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Anonymous wrote:Bank: This was 100% our fault.
Police: This was 100% the bank's fault.
Racists on DCUM: Of course it was his fault! Look at him, he's just got that at-fault look about him, I can't quite put my finger on it. I know I'm right, though!

Exactly! I am surprised at the number of racists on DCUM. Are you all from the DMV?

LOL So now anyone who doesn't agree is a racist? Oh please, of course BOA is going to apologize. Still what he did was beyond stupid.

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Anonymous wrote:Because he’s a Black man. 🤬

Eh… yeah… but he also handed a note, like a bank robber.

And his face was completely covered like a bank robber. I mean this sounds pretty bad but I don't really blame the teller. Who does that?

I saw that! I would have been scared to death.

This guy is the only one to blame!

Stand down Karen.

The police confirmed that the episode resulted from a “mistake by Bank of America and that Mr. Coogler was never in the wrong,”

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/09/arts/ryan-coogler-bank-america.html

Yeah yeah we know but it's called common sense. he exercised zero common sense. i am thinking maybe this is what he was hoping to happen.

Yep. Look up bank robbers. Almost all have that same getup with dark glasses, hat, and of course the note.

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Anonymous wrote:Because he’s a Black man. 🤬

His actions were suspicious.

How so?

Banking while Black.

The workers in the bank were POC too. How is this racism?

No wonder he gave them a pass! I was wondering why he didn’t make a bigger deal out of it. Makes sense now.

You are stupid. You have no idea what Bank of America did privately to make things right. Unlike you, a major bank does not want to be accused of racism.

enlighten us

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Anonymous wrote:Everybody uses withdrawal slips. But I wonder if they thought he was being impersonated?

Usually withdrawal slips are not used for such high amounts. You request to speak to the bank manager about the account and go to a private office.

THIS + a million. We have been in this situation before. When you are a high net worth client you don’t deal with tellers.

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Anonymous wrote:Everybody uses withdrawal slips. But I wonder if they thought he was being impersonated?

Usually withdrawal slips are not used for such high amounts. You request to speak to the bank manager about the account and go to a private office.

THIS + a million. We have been in this situation before. When you are a high net worth client you don’t deal with tellers.

How much was it? I thought it was only 12k or something like that.

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Anonymous wrote:Mask, dark glasses, hat...while passing a hand written note for a large withdrawal to be discreetly counted elsewhere! LOL! Now what could go wrong with that scenario...poor dude left his thinking cap at home.

On purpose!

I've done the same thing at the BoA near the Target. I didn't want people to see or know how much I was withdrawing. I am a woman.

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Anonymous wrote:Everybody uses withdrawal slips. But I wonder if they thought he was being impersonated?

Usually withdrawal slips are not used for such high amounts. You request to speak to the bank manager about the account and go to a private office.

THIS + a million. We have been in this situation before. When you are a high net worth client you don’t deal with tellers.

I would bet every dollar I'll ever make that Ryan Coogler is a much higher net worth client than you. He's withdrawn in this manner multiple times and never had a problem until he ran into an idiot teller who doesn't understand basic bank procedures.

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Anonymous wrote:Because he’s a Black man. 🤬

Eh… yeah… but he also handed a note, like a bank robber.

And his face was completely covered like a bank robber. I mean this sounds pretty bad but I don't really blame the teller. Who does that?

I saw that! I would have been scared to death.

This guy is the only one to blame!

Stand down Karen.

The police confirmed that the episode resulted from a “mistake by Bank of America and that Mr. Coogler was never in the wrong,”

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/09/arts/ryan-coogler-bank-america.html

Yeah yeah we know but it's called common sense. he exercised zero common sense. i am thinking maybe this is what he was hoping to happen.

Yep. Look up bank robbers. Almost all have that same getup with dark glasses, hat, and of course the note.

And he had a car running outside the front door, with a friend waiting for him...

according to the news report I saw this morning

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Anonymous wrote:This guy reminds me of the other guy who falsely claimed he was attacked. Jesse - something in Chicago.

I don't think so. Jesse is a criminal that hurt a lot of people with his false claims. This guy was just plain stupid with the whole note you could barely read. And not to mention his bank robber attire. Actually I think it's kind of funny. Money I guess doesn't buy brains.