Again a fight on the steps of Cana and the same woman is to blame
2024-05-31 15:30:58
TiranaPost
The security guard on the Cannes red carpet who was filmed bumping into Kelly Rowland and other attendees has been sued by a Ukrainian model who claims she was 'brutally' restrained by her.
Sawa Pontyjska says she has also filed a legal complaint against the organizers of the Cannes Film Festival over the alleged attack.
Pontyjska, who is a presenter for FashionTV, told BBC News she was trying to enter the premiere of the French film Marcello Mio with a regular ticket and was not allowed.
This is the same premiere that Kelly Rowland was attending when she got involved with the staff.
Documents posted by the model reveal that she has accused the staff of 'physical assault and psychological harm', as well as damage to her reputation, and is seeking €100,000 in damages.
Pontyjska posted a video of the fight on her TikTok page on May 21, and it has garnered more than 16 million views.
In the video, the model is seen at the top of the stairs to the Palais des Festivals, with the infamous security guard with his arms around her.
“She was trying to push me in so no one could see what she was doing to me. Then she kicked me out the back door," says the model.
