DENVER (AP) — Pro Football Hall of Famer Terrell Davis posted an email from United Airlines Tuesday that said he was banned from flying the airline until a review of an incident earlier this month was complete. But United officials said they already told Davis’ team that the ban was rescinded weeks ago.
The conflicting messages heightened tensions, with Davis’ attorney, Parker Stinar, denying that Davis had received notice that the ban was withdrawn and calling for an “overhaul of United’s leadership.”
The back and forth was kicked off two weeks ago when Davis, who previously played for the Denver Broncos, said he was handcuffed and removed from a July 13 flight after he lightly tapped a flight attendant on the arm, prompting the employee to say “don’t hit me” and hurry off.
Davis, who was later released with apologies, has called out United for making him feel “humiliated” and demanded an investigation.
“My…