News broke today that Britney Spears filed a police report after being physically assaulted by French NBA rookie player Victor Wembanyama’s security guard in Las Vegas last night. According to TMZ, Spears approached Wembanyama and tapped him on his back, at which point his security guard backhanded her, knocking her to the ground and the glasses off her face. Today Wembanyana told reporters that Spears grabbed him from behind and that he didn’t learn it was her until hours later. Now, Spears has shared a statement about the incident on social media.

Here’s Spears’ statement:

Traumatic experiences are not new to me and I have had my fair share of them. I was not prepared for what happened to me last night. I recognized an athlete in my hotel lobby as I was heading to dinner. I later went to a restaurant at a different hotel and saw him again. I decided to approach him and congratulate him on his success. It was really loud, so I tapped him on the shoulder to get his attention. I am aware of the players statement where he mentions “I grabbed him from behind” but I simply tapped him on the shoulder. His security then back handed me in the face without looking back, in front of a crowd. Nearly knocking me down and causing my glasses off my face.

I get swarmed by people all the time. In fact, that night. I was swarmed by a group of at least 20 fans. My security team didn’t hit any of them.

This story is super embarrassing to share with the world but its out there already. However, I think it’s important to share this story and to urge people in the public eye to set an example and treat all people with respect.

Physical violence is happening too much in this world. Often behind closed doors. I stand with all the victims and my heart goes out to all of you!!! I have yet to get a public apology from the player, his security or their organization. I hope they will…

I cherish the tremendous amounts of love and support I am receiving at the moment.

Thank you to the Las Vegas PD and the detectives for their support.

Meanwhile, in a slightly modified statement posted to Instagram, Spears wrote how Wembanyama allegedly “smiled and laughed”: “I don’t appreciate nor do I think this is a laughing matter. Watching the player smile and laugh was cruel and demoralizing with the situation that took place. I am 5’3 and he’s 7’4…”

Spears’ husband Sam Asghari, who was with her at the time, also shared a statement: “I am opposed to violence in any form, especially without justification in the defense of yourself or someone else who is unable to defend themselves,” Asghari wrote on his Instagram story.

“Self-defense can be unavoidable, but the defense of any woman, especially my wife, is not debatable,” he continued. “I consider my reaction subdued considering what occurred, and I hope the man in question learns a lesson and changes his disregard for women.”

https://twitter.com/britneyspears/status/1677073259869900800