https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/10/sport/brittney-griner-dallas-airport-harassment/index.html
Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was freed from Russia late last year after being wrongfully detained, was harassed Saturday by a man described as a social media “provocateur” at a Dallas airport.
A source familiar with the incident told CNN that around 9:30 am CT, Griner was at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport traveling with Phoenix Mercury teammates on their way to a game.
Griner was confronted by the man who was yelling at her about “the Merchant of Death.” The confrontation got so heated that the man was tackled, and law enforcement was involved, according to the source.
CNN has reached out to local law enforcement and the DFW airport about the incident.
“The health and well-being of our players and staff are our top priority and we will always take every step within our power to protect player safety,” the statement said.
“No one, regardless of identity, should ever fear for their safety. We will be coordinating with the WNBA on next steps,” it continued.
Griner’s teammate, Brianna Turner, posted to Twitter on Saturday, saying, “Player safety while traveling should be at the forefront. People following with cameras saying wild remarks is never acceptable. Excessive harassment. Our team nervously huddled in a corner unsure how to move about. We demand better.”
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I think I would recognise Bob, but any other member of the WNBA? I thought they would be delighted somebody recognised them.