Denver prosecutors asked a judge on Friday to dismiss a case against Marlon Wayans stemming from a luggage dispute with an airline employee who the actor and…
The actor and comedian said he was targeted by an airline employee because of his race when he tried to bring three bags on his flight to Kansas CityMarlon Wayans stemming from a luggage dispute with an airline employee who the actor and comedian said targeted him because of his race.
One of Wayans' lawyers, David M. Beller, said a judge has granted the request. He applauded the city's decision. According to statements recorded on police body camera and cited in the filing, the gate agent told officers that Wayans “shoved,” “pushed” or “elbowed” him as the comedian boarded the plane, which Wayans’ lawyers said was a lie. They say Wayans may have brushed shoulders with the agent as he boarded. In the filing to dismiss the case, Conner said Wayans “brushed past” the gate agent to get on the plane.
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