NFL hall of famer Terrell Davis says he was placed in handcuffs during flight, United responds

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (KKTV/Gray News) - NFL hall of famer Terrell Davis says he was “humiliated” and is “still in shock” after being handcuffed and removed from a United Airlines flight on Saturday, before being apologized to by law enforcement.

The former Denver Bronco said he was on a flight from Denver to Orange County, California, with his family when his son requested a cup of ice from a flight attendant.

“The flight attendant either didn’t hear or ignored his request and continued past our row,” a post by Davis reads. “I calmly reached behind me and lightly tapped his arm to get his attention to again ask for a cup of ice for my son. His response and the events that followed should stun all of us.”

Davis claimed the attendant shouted “don’t hit me” and rushed to the front of the plane. Davis says he didn’t see the attendant for the rest of the flight. When they landed, Davis claimed six FBI and law enforcement agents boarded the plane and placed him in handcuffs without any explanation. He says he was then “paraded” off the plane in handcuffs.

“I was - and remain - humiliated, embarrassed, powerless, and angry,” Davis added. “During questioning, it was rightfully determined by the agents that this flight attendant was inaccurate in his accusations and the agents profusely apologized even offering to support me and my family in any way possible.”

Davis said in the social media post shared on Monday he has yet to hear anything from United Airlines.

KKTV 11 News received this comment from United:

“This is clearly not the kind of travel experience we strive to provide, and we have reached out to Mr. Davis’s team to apologize. We have removed the flight attendant from duty while we closely review this matter.”

In a statement to the Associated Press, Parker Stinar, Davis’ attorney, said: “We plan on fully investigating the events that took place and are actively contacting United Airlines in this matter.”

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