Britney Spears (41 years old) was slapped by one of NBA star Victor Wembanyama’s security guards at Catch restaurant in the Aria hotel on the evening of July 5, Variety reported.
According to this source, Baby One More Time singer – Britney Spears – planned to have dinner at the restaurant with her husband Sam Asghari and two other friends when the incident happened.
Police confirmed: “No arrest warrants have been issued.”
Britney Spears was slapped in the face while trying to take a photo with NBA star Victor Wembanyama. She reported the incident to Las Vegas, Nevada (USA) police after being assaulted and slapped in the face by a member of Wembanyama’s security team when she asked to take a photo with the basketball player.
Britney Spears and Victor Wembanyama – VARIETY
Britney Spears wrote on social media on July 6 that she recognized Wembanyama in the hotel lobby and saw him at a restaurant in Las Vegas where she was having dinner so “decided to approach him and congratulate him on his success.” that”. Spears wrote that the basketball player’s security officer “slapped me in the face without looking back…almost knocked me down and dropped my glasses.”
Britney Spears added: “I am always surrounded by fans. My security team did not hit any of them.”
The Las Vegas Police Department said it was investigating the incident and said a police report had been filed but did not confirm the identities of the parties involved.
A spokesperson for the Police Department told Variety: “On July 5, 2023, at approximately 11 p.m., officers responded to the 3700 block of Las Vegas Boulevard to investigate. “The incident was recorded in the police report. police and no arrests were made.”
In an interview on July 6, the Wembanyama player mentioned the incident, saying he “didn’t see what happened, because I was walking straight and we were told, ‘don’t stop’… But That person grabbed me from behind. She grabbed me from behind, I just know that the security guard pushed her away.”
Britney Spears with husband Sam Asghari – PEOPLE
Wembanyama could not describe how security pushed Britney Spears away because he did not stop to see what was happening. He also added that he did not know that the woman was famous singer Britney Spears until “a few hours later”.
Posting on social media, Spears confirmed she has not received a word from Wembanyama or his security forces. “I have yet to receive a public apology from the player, his security or their representatives. I hope they do,” the pop star wrote.
“This story is embarrassing to share with everyone but it’s out there. However, I think it’s important to share this story and urge everyone to set an example in the public eye and treat respect for everyone. There is so much violence in this world. I appreciate the outpouring of love and support I am receiving at this time. Thank you Las Vegas Police Department and Detectives martyred for their support,” Britney Spears expressed.
Britney Spears’s husband, Sam Asghari, was by his wife’s side during the incident and also posted on social networks: “I oppose violence in all forms. I hope the man who slapped my wife will learn a lesson and change.” Change your disdain for women.”
