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Britt McHenry resigns as State Department press adviser following basketball game altercation
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Former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry resigned from her press adviser position at the State Department on Friday following an incident at a professional basketball game earlier in the week. Video footage showed McHenry appearing to throw a drink at someone and being escorted from Capital One Arena during a game between the Washington Wizards and the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. McHenry had been appointed to the State Department role just last month.
Read the full story at ABC7 News San Francisco (KGO-TV)Why It Matters
The departure leaves a recently filled press adviser position vacant at the State Department following a public conduct incident involving a federal employee.
Key Facts
- Britt McHenry resigned from her position as a State Department press adviser on Friday.
- The resignation followed an altercation at a Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA game on Wednesday.
- Video footage captured McHenry appearing to throw a drink on someone and being escorted from Capital One Arena.
- McHenry was appointed to her role at the State Department last month.
- A State Department official declined to comment on the exit, citing an internal personnel matter.
- McHenry previously worked as a reporter for ESPN and was suspended for one week in 2015 following a viral video incident at a towing company.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationTMZ“Media outlet that obtained video of the incident”OrganizationABC News“News organization that reported the resignation and obtained information”PersonBritt McHenry“Former ESPN reporter and State Department press adviser who resigned”locationCapital One Arena“Venue where the basketball game and altercation took place”OrganizationState Department“Government department where McHenry held a press adviser role”OrganizationESPN“Former employer of Britt McHenry”OrganizationWashington Wizards“NBA basketball team playing in the game”OrganizationPage Six“Media outlet that first reported the departure”OrganizationMilwaukee Bucks“NBA basketball team playing in the game”