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Wizards Game Erupts: Drink Tossed in Fan Confrontation
23 Oct
Summary
- Fans heckled Britt McHenry with insults before a drink was thrown.
- McHenry retaliated by throwing a beverage back at the fans.
- She was escorted out of the arena after the incident.
During the Washington Wizards' home opener against the Milwaukee Bucks, a significant altercation involving Britt McHenry and other spectators took place. Video evidence captured fans in McHenry's section verbally abusing her, with calls for her removal and personal insults. The confrontation intensified when a beverage was thrown in her direction. In response, McHenry reportedly grabbed a cup and threw it back at the fans, causing a notable reaction.
Sources familiar with the situation indicated that the incident stemmed from inappropriate remarks made by fans seated behind McHenry and her guest, directed at Winnie Harlow, who is engaged to Bucks player Kyle Kuzma. McHenry, a former ESPN reporter and current State Department staffer, was seen being escorted from the game. However, reports suggest she may have left voluntarily, with sources close to her stating she intended to go to a bar while her guest remained.
The Wizards ultimately won the game with a score of 128-116. Despite the controversy, McHenry appeared to be in good spirits initially, blowing kisses to the crowd before her eventual departure from the arena.
