Los Angeles Chargers defensive lineman Sebastian Joseph-Day accused Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents of sexually assaulting him at John Wayne Airport in California.
Joseph-Day opened up concerning the situation Friday on Twitter.
“I actually just got sexually assaulted by TSA at @JohnWayneAir. After I asked the gentleman to please stop BC I’m uncomfortable and I feel that this a part of the check is unnecessary (After he felt what was needed). Then they told me I used to be the issue after 3 TSA agents swarmed me,” he wrote.
“I’m all for people doing their job well. However it was extremely unnecessary and dehumanizing. I travel loads, for private and work reasons. I’ve never experienced anything like that.
“And once I do attempt to file a grievance they’re making me jump through hoops to achieve this.
“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 that ever again to a different human being.”
John Wayne Airport told Fox News Digital information concerning the alleged incident was given to TSA.
“TSA is aware of allegations made by a traveler who was screened by TSA officers at John Wayne Orange County Airport Friday morning,” the agency said in an announcement to Fox News Digital. “We’re looking into the matter to find out if our procedures were followed and whether any corrective motion must be taken.
“TSA stays committed to treating every traveler with dignity and respect while carrying out its security screening responsibilities.”
Joseph-Day finished his first season with the Chargers in 2022. He had a career-high 56 tackles in 16 games for Los Angeles. He also had two sacks and an interception.
He spent the primary three seasons of his profession with the Los Angeles Rams, winning a Super Bowl with them in 2021.
The Rams chosen Joseph-Day within the sixth round of the 2018 draft out of Rutgers.
