Former TAMU DL Michael Bennett has scary encounter with police in Las Vegas

Seattle Seahawks DL and former Texas A&M star Michael Bennett had a scary encounter with police recently.

Bennett says the incident occurred in Las Vegas following the Conor McGregor – Floyd Mayweather fight. Bennett claims the officer placed his gun near his head and warned him not to move. TMZ has video of the alleged incident.

Bennett shared a letter on Twitter Wednesday morning recapping the event. He indicates he believes his constitutional rights were violated, and he has obtained an attorney to explore legal options.

Here is Bennett’s tweet:

Equality. pic.twitter.com/NQ4pJt94AZ

— Michael Bennett (@mosesbread72) September 6, 2017

Here’s an update on the case from two NFL media members:

Talked to attorney John Burris. He said he has made requests of LVMPD for info that have not been honored to this point. https://t.co/OFFuXK29Bg

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) September 6, 2017

Per @LVMPD, the statements made by #Seahawks DL Michael Bennett are “under investigation.” They will address it later today.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 6, 2017

Paul Harvey

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