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Doughnut shop stirs up controversy after dropping police, military discounts

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PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island – Cops and doughnut shops are a bit of a cliché.An eatery in Providence, Rhode Island, had been offering discounts on the sweets to law enforcement offices, that was up until a Providence firefighter accused officers of racially profiling him.Now, the doughnut shop is ending the perk and that has sparked some controversy."Every company in Rhode Island across the country and across the world needs to be supporting this movement as it’s been far too long," Newton said.Allie's Donuts took to social media after criticizing a Providence police officer for allegedly racially profiling a Providence firefighter.On Sunday, Allie's clarified its decision saying, "It's time to recognize the voices & stand with our fellow black.

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