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Sebastian Joseph-Day of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts after being injured in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Houston, Texas. Photo by Carmen Mandato /Getty Images
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It was a touchdown of a different kind at a California airport, according to Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day.
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Joseph-Day took to Twitter on Friday to accuse Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents of sexually assaulting him at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif.
“I really just got sexually assaulted by TSA at @JohnWayneAir. After I asked the gentleman to please stop (because) 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,” he tweeted.
“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 continued.
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 @JohnWayneAir .
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“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 gentleman and staff aren’t allowed to do this ever again to another human being. @JohnWayneAir@City_of_Irvine@OCSheriff@OCGovCA
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“I’m not sharing this on Twitter for sympathy. I’m sharing this so this group of gentleman and staff aren’t allowed to do this ever again to another human being.”
In a statement to Fox News, the TSA said it is aware of Joseph-Day’s allegations, stating they 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 traveller with dignity and respect while carrying out its security screening responsibilities,” said the statement.
Joseph-Day joined the Chargers in 2022 after three seasons previously with the Los Angeles Rams.
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