This week, TMZ He reported that Britney Spears filed a police report against Damian Smith, director of security for the San Antonio Spurs, after he hit her in the face after trying to take a picture with basketball player Victor Wembanyama.
According to media information, the events occurred last wednesday nights, July 5, at the Catch restaurant at the ARIA Hotel, in Las Vegas, Nevada. In an interview with Cassidy Hubarth of ESPNWembanyama explained what happened.
“I saw the news this morning, I woke up to some calls. Something happened while she was walking safely to a restaurant. One person spoke to me, but security didn’t stop and That person held me from behind, I didn’t see who it was and my security put her aside”Wembanyama said.
However a video obtained by TMZ shows the time of the incident and He denies the version of the NBA player, since Spears only touched him lightly and at no time did he hold him.
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The video of Britney Spears being assaulted by Victor Wembanyama’s security
In the video taken with a cell phone, the singer can be seen approaching the San Antonio Spurs player from behind. “Excuse me sir”, dice Spears. Moments later, bodyguard Damian Smith slams his arm into his face.
In the video you can hear the people who were with the singer exclaiming in shock. Spears’ husband, Sam Asghari, who witnessed the incident and is seen in the video wearing a black and white patterned shirt, then runs up to Smith.
Shortly after, according to images obtained by TMZ, the “Toxic” singer was seen sitting calmly in the restaurant. However, a witness claimed Spears was “extremely agitated.”
Through her social networks, Britney Spears said that she was “not prepared” for what happened on Wednesday night. She also pointed out that he simply “touched” the basketball star to try to take a photo with him and that he did not “hold” him, as he pointed out.
Despite Spears filing an assault report with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the department announced that decided not to file criminal charges against Smith following the conclusion of an investigation.
