Former Denver Broncos star and Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis has called for an investigation into a flight attendant’s behavior, alleging in a series of Instagram posts that he was wrongfully handcuffed and removed from a Saturday flight on United Airlines.
Davis, 51, said he was traveling with his wife and three children on a flight from Denver when his son “politely requested a cup of ice” during in-flight beverage service. Davis claims the flight attendant “either didn’t hear or ignored his request,” and that he “calmly reached … and lightly tapped [the flight attendant’s] arm to get his attention.”
The attendant then shouted, “Don’t hit me!” according to Davis, a remark that allegedly surprised both Davis and nearby passengers. When the flight landed, Davis claims the pilot asked all passengers to remain seated, and six FBI and law enforcement officers boarded the plane and immediately handcuffed him “without any explanation,” escorting him off the plane.
“I was — and remain — humiliated, embarrassed, powerless and angry,” Davis wrote. “During questioning, it was rightfully determined by the agents that this flight attendant was inaccurate in his accusations, and the agents profusely…
