July 6th 2023.
Britney Spears has spoken out about the traumatic experience of being hit by a security guard. The incident took place when Britney and her husband Sam Asghari were out in Las Vegas on Wednesday evening.
According to TMZ, Britney had tapped NBA star Victor Wembanyama on the shoulder before a member of his security detail backhanded her. Britney's husband Sam had issued a statement against the violent behaviour, and now Britney has shared her story.
She said it was embarrassing to have to share the incident but it was out there already. On her Instagram story, Britney began by saying "traumatic experiences are not new to me and I have had my fair share of them. I was not prepared for what happened to me last night."
The star shared that she recognized Victor in her hotel lobby as she was heading to dinner. She decided to approach him and congratulate him on his success. "It was really loud so I tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention," said Britney.
Victor had earlier addressed the incident at a press conference, claiming he did not know it was Britney and had only felt someone grab him from behind. Britney refuted this, saying "I was aware of the player's statement where he mentions 'I grabbed him from behind' but I simply tapped him on the shoulder."
Britney said that the security guard backhanded her in the face without looking back, nearly knocking her down and causing her glasses to fly off her face. She also pointed out that earlier in the evening, when she was swarmed by fans, her security didn't hit anyone.
The singer said it was important to share her story to urge people in the public eye to set an example and treat all people with respect. She also said that she had yet to receive a public apology from the player, his security or their organization.
Britney finished by thanking fans for the tremendous amount of love and support and thanking the Las Vegas Police Department. Victor had said a person had grabbed him from behind and while he hadn't seen what happened, he knows security had pushed her away. Sam, meanwhile, had slammed the violent behaviour of the security guard.
A spokesperson for the LVMPD had confirmed a police report had been filed but that no arrest or citations have been issued. The incident is still ongoing and The Agency will provide further updates as they become available.
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