photo courtesy of Los Angeles Rams
Sebastian Joseph-Day, a defensive lineman for the Los Angeles Chargers, has accused John Wayne Airport Transportation Security Administration Agents of sexually assaulting him while going through security on March 24. He publicly called out the California airport on Twitter.
The post began, “I really just got sexually assaulted by TSA at @JohnWayneAir. After I asked the gentleman to please stop BC, I’m uncomfortable, and I feel that this part of the check is unnecessary (After he felt what was needed). Then they told me I was the problem after 3 TSA agents swarmed me.”
Joseph-Day continued to open up about the situation. “I’m all for people doing their job well. But it was extremely unnecessary and dehumanizing. I travel a lot for personal and work reasons. I’ve never experienced anything like that.” He wrote, shocked, “And when I do try to file a complaint, they are making me jump through hoops to do so. I’m not sharing this on Twitter for sympathy. I’m sharing this, so this group of gentlemen and staff aren’t allowed to do this ever again to another human being.”
According to Fox News, John Wayne Airport acknowledged the allegations made by the Chargers’ player. They said during a statement, “TSA is aware of allegations made by a traveler who was screened by TSA officers at John Wayne Orange County Airport Friday morning. We are looking into the matter to determine if our procedures were followed and whether any corrective action needs to be taken.”
“TSA remains committed to treating every traveler with dignity and respect while carrying out its security screening responsibilities.”