Diana Ross' Accusations Against TSA Investigated, No Wrongdoing Found: Report

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TSA claims their agent followed protocol.

The Transportation Security Administration has investigated accusations recently made by Diana Ross, and according to them, their agents did nothing wrong during their pat down. The Motown legend recently took to social media to vocalize her outrage with TSA, claiming that they violated her during their search.

"Its not what was done but how, I am feeling violated," Ross tweeted. "I still feel her hands between my legs, front and back ( saying to me it her job ,) WOW!!really mixed emotions I always like to see the good things but not feeling good right now." The singer made sure to note that she didn't have any problems with Delta Airlines, but she didn't appreciate the security at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International airport.

According to reports, Ms. Ross' accusations were taken seriously and investigated, however, TMZ claims to have spoken with the TSA head honchos who say they reviewed the surveillance footage and interviewed the agent responsible for her search. They say that their procedures are put in place to protect all travelers and "Protocols for resolving alarms during Advanced Imaging Technology screening were correctly followed." So, basically they didn't see anything out of the ordinary when reviewing camera footage, nor do they believe she was inappropriately touched in any way.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.