Former Denver Broncos star Terrell Davis says he was unjustly handcuffed by federal agents after lightly tapping on a flight attendant’s arm during a United Airlines flight over the weekend.
In a Monday morning post on Instagram, Davis wrote that he was flying from Denver to Orange County, California, on Saturday with his wife and three children.
During the beverage service, Davis said his son politely requested a cup of ice. The attendant didn’t hear him, so Davis said he calmly tapped the attendant on the arm to get his attention.
The United staffer shouted, “Don’t hit me!” according to Davis’ post, and left hurriedly to the front of the plane.
When the flight landed, Davis said the pilot asked the passengers to remain seated as “six FBI and law enforcement agents” boarded the plane and placed the former running back in handcuffs. He was then removed from the aircraft.
“I was — and remain — humiliated, embarrassed, powerless and angry,” Davis wrote.
During questioning, the former Bronco said the agents apologized after determining the flight attendant was inaccurate in his accusations. He said he has yet to hear from United Airlines, from whom he is demanding a thorough investigation into the incident.
United Airlines representatives couldn’t immediately be reached for comment Monday morning.
“The traumatizing experience of my two sons, my daughter and my wife watching me being placed in handcuffs — without due process or any explanation — cannot be undone,” Davis wrote.
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