NBA Star Jaylen Brown Could Sue One Of America's Most Famous Cities After 'Embarrassing' Interaction With Police
Jaylen Brown Weighs Legal Action Against Beverly Hills Following Police Shut Down of Private Event
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is considering filing a lawsuit against the City of Beverly Hills and its police department after officers shut down a private event he hosted during NBA All-Star Weekend. The incident, which Brown described as "embarrassing" and "unfair," has escalated following a public retraction by city officials regarding the justification for the closure.
The dispute stems from a gathering Brown hosted on Saturday, February 14, to launch his new performance brand, 741Performance. Held at a private residence owned by Oakley founder Jim Jannard, the event was interrupted and terminated by the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD). Officers initially claimed the event was shut down because a permit application had been denied due to previous violations at the property. Brown vehemently disputed this, asserting that as a private, invitation-only gathering, no permit was required.
Tensions rose later in the week when the City of Beverly Hills issued an apology, admitting their initial statement contained "inaccurate information" and confirming that no permit had been denied. Despite the retraction, Brown remains unsatisfied, citing significant reputational damage and financial losses estimated at over $300,000 for himself and nearly $500,000 for his sponsors.
"I’m not a legality type of pursuing guy, but you embarrassed my brand and my team," Brown told ESPN’s Andscape. "And for you to continue to tell untruths in your apology statement, I feel offended by it. I will circle back with my team this weekend, and we will make a decision."
The reigning NBA Finals MVP, who also serves as a Vice President of the National Basketball Players Association, has long been a vocal advocate for social justice and due process. Brown suggested the police response felt "targeted," noting the disparity in how his event was treated compared to others in the affluent neighborhood. While the city has attempted to walk back its errors, Brown’s potential lawsuit highlights a deepening rift, turning a botched noise complaint into a high-profile civil rights and liability dispute.
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is considering filing a lawsuit against the City of Beverly Hills and its police department after officers shut down a private event he hosted during NBA All-Star Weekend. The incident, which Brown described as "embarrassing" and "unfair," has escalated following a public retraction by city officials regarding the justification for the closure.
The dispute stems from a gathering Brown hosted on Saturday, February 14, to launch his new performance brand, 741Performance. Held at a private residence owned by Oakley founder Jim Jannard, the event was interrupted and terminated by the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD). Officers initially claimed the event was shut down because a permit application had been denied due to previous violations at the property. Brown vehemently disputed this, asserting that as a private, invitation-only gathering, no permit was required.
Tensions rose later in the week when the City of Beverly Hills issued an apology, admitting their initial statement contained "inaccurate information" and confirming that no permit had been denied. Despite the retraction, Brown remains unsatisfied, citing significant reputational damage and financial losses estimated at over $300,000 for himself and nearly $500,000 for his sponsors.
"I’m not a legality type of pursuing guy, but you embarrassed my brand and my team," Brown told ESPN’s Andscape. "And for you to continue to tell untruths in your apology statement, I feel offended by it. I will circle back with my team this weekend, and we will make a decision."
The reigning NBA Finals MVP, who also serves as a Vice President of the National Basketball Players Association, has long been a vocal advocate for social justice and due process. Brown suggested the police response felt "targeted," noting the disparity in how his event was treated compared to others in the affluent neighborhood. While the city has attempted to walk back its errors, Brown’s potential lawsuit highlights a deepening rift, turning a botched noise complaint into a high-profile civil rights and liability dispute.
