Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant handcuffed in Texas police confrontation
Former NFL wide receiver Dez Bryant was placed in handcuffs and cited for assault following a confrontation with drivers in Southlake, Texas.
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Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was placed in handcuffs by police officers in Southlake, Texas, on Sunday. Fox News reported that the incident occurred after Bryant confronted two men whom he accused of reckless driving. Bryant was issued an assault citation by law enforcement officers following the dispute. [1]
Fox News reported that video footage showed a Southlake police officer aiming a gun toward Bryant during the confrontation. Bryant stated that the officer pointed the firearm at him in front of his daughters. The video also showed Bryant lying on the ground in handcuffs alongside two other men. [1]
According to Fox News, Bryant said the argument began after one of the men threatened to shoot him. Bryant acknowledged knocking a mobile phone out of one of the men's hands during the argument before officers intervened. [1]
In short
- Dez Bryant was placed in handcuffs by police officers in Southlake, Texas, on Sunday.
- Fox News reported that video footage shows a police officer aiming a gun in Bryant's direction.
- Bryant received an assault citation following an argument with two men he accused of reckless driving.
Sources
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- [1]Ex-NFL star says police aimed gun at him in front of his daughters amid incident with alleged reckless driversFox News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Jayson Williams on Wikipedia
- [3]Former New Jersey teacher arrested following Atlantic City casino incident FTMQ News, 2d ago
- [4]Sophie Cunningham Criticizes A'ja Wilson Over WNBA Fan Incident FTMQ News, 22d ago
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