No fees will probably be filed in altercation with Britney Spears, Victor Wembanyama, Las Vegas police say

By Associated Press

LAS VEGAS: No fees will probably be filed following a short investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the participant’s safety staff, Las Vegas police stated Friday.

Spears stated she was struck by a safety guard as she tried to strategy Wembanyama close to a restaurant in a Las Vegas on line casino advanced on Wednesday night time. Wembanyama stated an individual — he later was advised it was Spears — grabbed him from behind.

Spears filed a police report, alleging battery. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department stated its investigation is over and “no charges will be filed against the person involved.”

Wembanyama is scheduled to make his NBA Summer League debut for the Spurs in Las Vegas on Friday night time. The 7-foot-3 French teen was the No. 1 decide in final month’s NBA draft and is getting into the league with as a lot acclaim as anybody since LeBron James in 2003.

The altercation occurred Wednesday night time; Spears stated she acknowledged Wembanyama at one other lodge earlier within the night and when seeing him once more on the Aria Resort & Casino she “decided to approach him and congratulate him on his success.”

Spears stated, “His security then backhanded me in the face without looking back, in front of a crowd. Nearly knocking me down and causing my glasses off my face.”

Spears stated in posts on Twitter and Instagram that the run-in was “super embarrassing,” and denied grabbing Wembanyama, saying she solely “tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.” She additionally stated that she was hopeful of getting an apology from the staff or the safety guard who she stated was concerned.

Wembanyama had a distinct account of the occasions. He stated safety suggested him to not cease for anybody as he walked into the restaurant, aware that pausing might trigger a stir and permit a crowd to construct. He stated one individual was shouting “sir, sir” to him, “and that person grabbed me from behind,” he stated.

He was advised hours later that individual was Spears. He by no means noticed her, he stated, as a result of he by no means rotated.

LAS VEGAS: No fees will probably be filed following a short investigation of the altercation involving pop star Britney Spears, San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama and a member of the participant’s safety staff, Las Vegas police stated Friday.

Spears stated she was struck by a safety guard as she tried to strategy Wembanyama close to a restaurant in a Las Vegas on line casino advanced on Wednesday night time. Wembanyama stated an individual — he later was advised it was Spears — grabbed him from behind.

Spears filed a police report, alleging battery. The Las Vegas Metro Police Department stated its investigation is over and “no charges will be filed against the person involved.”googletag.cmd.push(operate() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );

Wembanyama is scheduled to make his NBA Summer League debut for the Spurs in Las Vegas on Friday night time. The 7-foot-3 French teen was the No. 1 decide in final month’s NBA draft and is getting into the league with as a lot acclaim as anybody since LeBron James in 2003.

The altercation occurred Wednesday night time; Spears stated she acknowledged Wembanyama at one other lodge earlier within the night and when seeing him once more on the Aria Resort & Casino she “decided to approach him and congratulate him on his success.”

Spears stated, “His security then backhanded me in the face without looking back, in front of a crowd. Nearly knocking me down and causing my glasses off my face.”

Spears stated in posts on Twitter and Instagram that the run-in was “super embarrassing,” and denied grabbing Wembanyama, saying she solely “tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention.” She additionally stated that she was hopeful of getting an apology from the staff or the safety guard who she stated was concerned.

Wembanyama had a distinct account of the occasions. He stated safety suggested him to not cease for anybody as he walked into the restaurant, aware that pausing might trigger a stir and permit a crowd to construct. He stated one individual was shouting “sir, sir” to him, “and that person grabbed me from behind,” he stated.

He was advised hours later that individual was Spears. He by no means noticed her, he stated, as a result of he by no means rotated.