Hours after being honored with a parade in his hometown of Omaha following his historic victory, boxing champion Terence Crawford was detained by police during a traffic stop for reckless driving, but the situation quickly escalated.
According to authorities, officers spotted a firearm on the passenger seat floor during the stop, which prompted them to order Crawford and his passengers out of the vehicle at gunpoint. While he was fined for reckless driving, all occupants, including a member of his security team, were found to have legal permits to carry firearms.
As expected, the city reacted swiftly. The local police chief authorized an internal investigation, while the mayor of Omaha assured that the case will be fully reviewed and handled with transparency regarding Terence Crawford’s rights.
¿Was this a justified stop or an abuse of authority?
It’s hard to say at this point. While police argued they acted out of safety concerns after spotting a weapon, the incident has sparked criticism over whether excessive force was used, raising demands for clarity on whether proper protocols were truly followed.