Las Vegas PD responded to a battery investigation, but no arrests or citations have been issued.
Britney Spearsis speaking out after allegedly being slapped by a member of the San Antonio Spurs security team.
I was not prepared for what happened to me last night.
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I recognized an athlete in my hotel lobby as I was heading to dinner.
I later went to a restaurant at a different hotel and saw him again.
I decided to approach him and congratulate him on his success."
Spears explains that because of the loud environment, she tapped Wembanyama on the shoulder to get his attention.
“His security then backhanded me in the face, in front of a crowd.
Nearly knocking me down and causing my glasses off my face.”
“I get swarmed by people all the time,” Spears added.
“In fact, that night, I was swarmed by a group of at least 20 fans.
My security team didn’t hit any of them.”
The incident has been documented on a police report, but no arrests or citations have been issued.
No further details were provided.
Reps for Spears did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
TMZ adds that Smith did not know who Spears was at the time of the incident.
He later approached her table to offer an apology, which Spears accepted.
In her Twitter statement, Spears thanked the Las Vegas PD and their detectives “for their support.”
This article has been updated to include statements from Britney Spears and Sam Asghari.
