Trey Songz is taking legal action against the Kansas City Police Department concerning an arrest that occurred nearly two years ago during an NFL playoff game. The singer”s lawsuit stems from an incident at the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Buffalo Bills AFC Championship Game in January 2021.
According to the lawsuit, which was acquired by TMZ, Songz alleges that while seated at Arrowhead Stadium in Missouri, he became the target of heckling from nearby fans due to his celebrity status. The situation reportedly escalated from verbal taunts to threats and harassment, prompting security and police to be called to the scene.
Songz claims that when law enforcement arrived, instead of providing protection against the “unruly, aggressive, and intoxicated attendees,” they allegedly “physically assaulted, wrongfully arrested, handcuffed and detained” him. He faced charges including trespassing, resisting arrest, and assaulting a police officer, all of which were later dismissed.
In his lawsuit, Songz contends that he suffered physical injuries, emotional distress, harm to his professional reputation, and financial losses as a direct result of the incident. He accuses the KCPD of using excessive force before wrongfully detaining and arresting him. He is seeking unspecified damages for the alleged misconduct.
As of now, attempts to reach the Kansas City Police Department for comments on the lawsuit have not yielded a response.
This legal battle highlights ongoing concerns regarding the treatment of individuals by law enforcement, especially in high-pressure environments such as sporting events.
