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NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis is speaking out after he says he was wrongfully handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight over the weekend following an incident with a flight attendant onboard.post uploaded Monday, the former Denver Broncos running back says he and his family were onboard a United Airlines flight from Denver to Santa Ana, Calif., when the incident occurred on Saturday.
“I calmly reached behind me and lightly tapped arm to get his attention to again ask for a cup of ice for my son,” Davis wrote. “His response and the events that followed should stun all of us." The retired NFL player said that once the plane landed in California, six FBI and other law enforcement agents boarded the plane and placed him in handcuffs. He alleges that he was removed from the flight in front of his wife and children.“During questioning, it was rightfully determined by the agents that this flight attendant was inaccurate in his accusation and the agents profusely apologized, even offering to support me and my family in any way possible," he wrote.
United Airlines tells NPR that it has removed the flight attendant from their duties while the airline closely reviews the incident. The airline adds that it will continue to work with Davis' team to discuss the incident.
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