Britney Spears is a trend on social networks after circulating a possible attack by a security guard of a coveted NBA player.
As reported by TMZ, the interpreter of "Toxic" would have been attacked by the security guard of the San Antonio Spurs player, Víctor Wembanyama, after trying to ask him for a selfie.
They report that the singer approached the player's back and touched her shoulder to make contact. Instantly, the security man did not hesitate to slap her, which would have left her on the ground.
The man who would have assaulted the princess of pop would
respond to the name of Damian Smith, the team's security director, who seems
not to have recognized Spears while she asked for her selfie.
According
to the same media outlet, Britney would have already reported the assault to
the police. The events occurred at the Catch restaurant in the ARIA Hotel
around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 5.
Different witnesses who
were at the scene affirm that Britney Spears would have calmly approached
the NBA player until she received her blow, which left her disoriented and
with her glasses on the ground. Minutes after the incident, the head of
security reportedly apologized.
This media outlet adds that the American singer sued the
authorities for the situation; In the investigation folder they tried to
shoot down Spears' version of events, but the hotel's security cameras left
many doubts about it. So far, the version of events blames the head of
security for the Spurs.
Britney talks about it
Through her
Twitter account, the American singer gave a statement about what happened
without mentioning the name of the athlete. In said statement, she mentions
the physical and psychological violence that she suffered from her security
team.
“Traumatic experiences are not new to me and I have had my fair
share of them. I wasn't prepared for what happened to me last night. I
recognized an athlete in my hotel lobby on my way to dinner. Later I went to
a restaurant in another hotel and saw him again. I decided to go up to him
and congratulate him on his success. He was very elated, so I touched his
shoulder to get his attention. I'm aware of the players statement where he
mentions "he grabbed him from behind" but I just tapped him on the shoulder.
His security guard slapped me across the face without looking back, in front
of a crowd. He nearly knocked me over and knocked my glasses off my face.
Physical
violence is happening too much in this world. Often behind closed doors. I
am with all the victims and my heart goes out to all of you! I have yet to
receive a public apology from the player, his security or his organization.
I hope they do." mention the statement.
— Britney Spears 🌹🚀 (@britneyspears) July 6, 2023