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Dez Bryant Seeks Thorough Review After Assault Citation
The former wide receiver disputes the handling of a parking lot confrontation that led to a citation and calls for equal treatment in the investigation.
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Confrontation Details
Dez Bryant, 37, was cited for assault by contact following a dispute in the parking lot of a Mexican restaurant. He said he approached two drivers after being cut off in traffic and an argument developed when one man suggested he might use a gun. Bryant responded that the man should follow through if armed, after which the driver recorded the exchange on a phone that Bryant knocked away.
Police Actions at Scene
Officers arrived with weapons drawn and ordered the three men to the ground before handcuffing them, citing reports of a possible weapon. Bryant noted that his girlfriend arrived with his two daughters during the encounter. Police reviewed only the other driver's recording and issued a citation solely to Bryant, with an initial hearing scheduled for Nov. 20 carrying a fine of $367.
Bryant's Concerns and Career Context
Bryant described the process as one-sided and emphasized that his reputation matters greatly to him, urging officers to treat everyone fairly and complete a full review including traffic surveillance.
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