Bill Russell issues statement on gun incident

Posted by Unknown on Sunday, October 20, 2013 with No comments
NBA Hall of Fame C Bill Russell released the following statement Sunday morning after news of his arrest for carrying a loaded gun in an airport became public Saturday.  

    "Before boarding my flight from Seattle to Boston, I had accidentally left a legal firearm in my bag. I apologize and truly regret the mistake. I was issued a citation by the TSA, whose agents couldn't have been more thorough and professional when dealing with this. I really appreciate their efforts to keep air travel safe."