'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler was mistaken for a bank robber when he attempted to make a large cash withdrawal in Atlanta.
ATLANTA --"Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler was handcuffed and detained after he was mistaken for a bank robber in Atlanta, according to police records.
Coogler was attempting to withdraw $12,000 in cash and wrote a note on the back of his withdrawal slip asking the teller to"be discreet" when handing him the cash, according to the Atlanta Police Department report. Officers brought Coogler outside and handcuffed him while they investigated. Police later determined that the incident was a mistake by Bank of America and Coogler was released."We deeply regret that this incident occurred. It never should have happened and we have apologized to Mr. Coogler."
South Africa Latest News, South Africa Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Wrongly Targeted in Bank Robbery CallThe 'Black Panther' director was briefly detained in Atlanta where he's been filming 'Wakanda Forever.'
Read more »
Black Panther Director Ryan Coogler Wrongly Mistaken For Bank Robber, Releases StatementBlackPanther director Ryan Coogler got wrongly mistaken for a bank robber and released a statement
Read more »
'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler handcuffed, mistaken for bank robber in AtlantaDETAINED: Confusion at an Atlanta Bank of America led to 'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler mistakenly in handcuffs.
Read more »
‘Black Panther’ Director Ryan Coogler Mistaken For a Bank Robber‘Black Panther’ director Ryan Coogler was involved in an incident in Georgia where he was mistaken for a bank robber.
Read more »
Black Panther Director Ryan Coogler Mistaken For Bank Robber, ArrestedRyan Coogler, the Oakland-born director behind “Black Panther” and “Fruitvale Station” said Wednesday that he was arrested in Atlanta after a bank teller mistook him for a bank robber a couple months ago.
Read more »
'Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Was Misidentified As a Bank RobberThe renowned filmmaker was detained at a Bank of America in Atlanta before being released.
Read more »