Oakland Athletics catcher Bruce Maxwell, the first and to date only MLB player to kneel during the national anthem, was combative and foul-mouthed during his arrest for aggravated assault last October, video shows.
TMZ Sports obtained video of Maxwell’s arrest after he allegedly brandished a gun at a Postmates driver. When police arrived, they found Maxwell shirtless and smelling of alcohol, and he began berating police, telling them “half of America is afraid of y’all” and “that’s the reason why I took a knee.” He also becomes emotional as he describes how he and his family received death threats for kneeling during the anthem.
The video contains strong language.
The 911 call, which had been previously released, depicts a frightening and chaotic situation. The assault charge against Maxwell was ultimately dropped, and he pled guilty to disorderly conduct.
