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Jason Kelce-Penn State fan incident, explained: What to know about police investigation into phone-crushing video

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Jason Kelce-Penn State fan incident, explained: What to know about police investigation into phone-crushing video

Jason Kelce is the subject of an investigation by Penn State police after he smashed a fan’s phone outside Beaver Stadium prior to the Penn State-Ohio State game last weekend.

The former Pro Bowl center was on campus as a guest analyst on ESPN’s “College GameDay.” He was approached by a fan who called his brother, Travis Kelce, a slur, referring to his relationship with music star Taylor Swift.

Kelce’s older sibling objected to the confrontation and slammed the fan’s phone to the ground.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Penn State fan incident and the investigation into Kelce.

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What did Jason Kelce do?

Kelce was involved in an incident with a Penn State fan outside Beaver Stadium in Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 2, during which the fan’s phone was smashed to the ground by the former NFL center.

A fan wearing a Penn State hoodie was captured on video approaching Kelce and asking the former Eagles star, “How does it feel that your brother is dating Taylor Swift?”

Kelce responded by turning around to face the fan, then grabbed the cell phone and slammed it on the concrete.

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Jason Kelce cell phone video

Video was captured of the incident involving Kelce and the Penn State fan.

The fan follows Kelce from behind with a cell phone that captures the confrontation. As he tries to turn away from the ESPN analyst, Kelce turns around, grabs the phone and sticks it in the ground.

Jason Kelce slur video

Another video was also posted in the aftermath of the incident. Kelce is seen handing the phone back to the fan, asking him, “Who’s the dad now?”

Police investigation of Jason Kelce

According to the Center Daily Timesa Penn State police spokesperson said the department is investigating the incident between Kelce and the Penn State fan.

The crime log lists the situation with “criminal mischief” and “disorderly conduct” as possible violations.

Sorry about Jason Kelce

Before the Week 9 “Monday Night Football” game between the Chiefs and Buccaneers on ESPN, Kelce opened the network’s pregame broadcast with an apology for the way he handled the situation, expressing regret for his actions .

“I’m not happy with what took place,” Kelce said. “I’m not proud of it. And in a heated moment, I chose to greet hate with hate. And I just don’t think that’s a productive thing.

“At that point I fell to a level I shouldn’t have.”

Will ESPN suspend Jason Kelce?

ESPN will not disciple Kelce because of his actions at Penn State, according to David Rumsey of Front Office Sports. There was speculation that he could be suspended by the network, but no such action will happen.

What did Travis Kelce say about Jason Kelce?

The two Kelce brothers discussed the incident in the latest episode of their ‘New Heights” podcast.

As Jason once again expressed his displeasure with the way he handled the situation, Travis stepped up and defended his older brother, praising him for “defending (his) family.”

“The real situation is that some clown came up to you and talked about your family, and you responded in a way that defended your family, and you may have used some words that you regret,” Travis said. . “And that’s a situation that you just have to learn from and manage. I think the fact that you own it and talk about it shows how genuine you are to a lot of people in this world.

“…You don’t choose hate, that’s just not who you are. I love you brother, I think you said that perfectly.”