US EditionSuper Bowl halftime performer charged for running on field with 'Sudan and Free Gaza' flag
- Zul-Qarnain Kwame Nantambu, a 41-year-old man from New Orleans, was taken into custody following his interruption of the Super Bowl LIX halftime show held in New Orleans earlier this year.
- Nantambu, who was permitted to be on the field as part of the halftime performance, ran across the stage carrying a Sudanese flag displaying the message 'Sudan and Free Gaza' without authorization to hold a demonstration.
- After Nantambu ignored orders to stop, security and law enforcement officials pursued and detained him, resulting in him being formally charged with obstructing an officer and causing a disturbance during a lawful gathering.
- The Louisiana State Police announced the performer's arrest on Thursday after securing a warrant, while the NFL emphasized its commitment to addressing any disruptions during its events and expressed satisfaction that the person involved will face appropriate legal consequences.
- This incident highlights the NFL's strict policy against disruptions during events and resulted in Nantambu being banned from attending future NFL games or events.
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Louisiana police arrested a performer from the Super Bowl LIX halftime show who they concluded held up a flag stating "Sudan and Free Gaza" during the performance after a four month investigation.
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Performer who displayed ‘Free Gaza’ flag during Super Bowl halftime arrested
A performer who disrupted the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans earlier this year by displaying a Sudanese flag with a message to “Free Gaza” has been arrested, according to Louisiana State Police. The incident occurred during Super Bowl LIX on February 9 at the Caesars Superdome. According to authorities, 41-year-old Kwame Ntantambu of New Orleans deviated from his assigned role as an extra performer, retrieved a flag bearing the message …
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