Video shows Cubs fan being slapped for not standing during Anthem
NBC 5 Chicago • • sports
Key Points:
- A video from a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field shows an older fan slapping a younger fan for not standing during the National Anthem, sparking widespread online debate.
- The Cubs stated that security spoke with the fan who was struck, who said the matter was resolved and did not want further action or ejections.
- The team emphasized respect for individual choices during the anthem but reiterated their Fan Code of Conduct prohibits physical confrontations and threatening behavior.
- Chicago police confirmed no officers were called and no report was filed regarding the incident.
- The video prompted discussions on social media about the appropriateness of the slap, legal consequences, and the ethics of standing during the National Anthem.
