In a shocking incident, pop star Britney Spears was hit by a member of the security team of French basketball sensation Victor Wembanyama. The incident occurred on Thursday night, when Spears was leaving a restaurant in Los Angeles and encountered Wembanyama, who was dining with his agent and some friends.
What happened?
According to eyewitnesses, Spears approached Wembanyama and asked for a selfie with him. Wembanyama, who is 18 years old and stands at 7 feet 3 inches, politely declined and said he was in a hurry. Spears, however, insisted and tried to grab his arm. That’s when one of the security guards intervened and pushed her away, causing her to fall to the ground.
How did Spears react?
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Spears was visibly upset and started screaming at the security guard, calling him names and accusing him of assaulting her. She also threatened to sue him and Wembanyama for damages. She was helped up by some bystanders and left the scene in a huff. She later posted a video on her Instagram account, showing her bruised arm and face, and claiming that she was a victim of violence and racism.
How did Wembanyama respond?
Wembanyama, who is widely regarded as the next big thing in basketball and a potential number one pick in the 2023 NBA draft, issued a statement on his Twitter account, apologizing to Spears and expressing his regret over the incident. He said he was a fan of her music and meant no disrespect to her. He also said he hoped she was okay and wished her well. He added that he had no control over his security team and that they were just doing their job.
What are the legal implications?
Whether Spears will follow through with her threat to sue Wembanyama and his security guard is unclear. Legal experts say that she may have a case for battery, which is the intentional use of force or violence against another person. However, they also say that the security guard may have a defense of self-defense or defense of others, which is the use of reasonable force to protect oneself or someone else from imminent harm. The outcome of the case may depend on the evidence, such as video footage, witness testimony, and medical reports.
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