He reportedly tried to rationalize his reaction, saying, “You understand how it is when you’re being swarmed by fans.” Spears accepted the apology, but her security staff spent time in a tense conversation with Spurs’ security team before the two groups dispersed.
Aftermath: Britney Spears Slapped, Police Report Filed
In response to this surreal encounter, Spears lodged a battery police report with the Las Vegas authorities.
Interestingly, the incident isn’t being pursued as a criminal matter since the security guard’s action was deemed protective of Wembanyama rather than a deliberate assault on Britney Spears.
This perplexing incident, thankfully, did not result in any physical injuries, but it certainly stirs up a whirlwind of questions.
The situation becomes even more perplexing when assuming Britney Spears approached Wembanyama in a non-threatening manner.
It raises critical concerns about the reflexive training of security personnel – can being surrounded by fans warrant an unprovoked slap?
Awaiting Video Evidence of Britney Spears
Currently, there’s no visual evidence of this incident, but the likelihood of the ARIA Hotel having footage of the event seems high.
