Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Mulling Lawsuit After 'Half-Ass' Apology From Beverly Hills

Brown says he's considering legal action after the city shut down his All-Star event and issued an apology he deems insufficient.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Jaylen Brown, the Boston Celtics star, is considering taking legal action against the city of Beverly Hills after they shut down his All-Star event last week and then issued what he calls a "half-ass apology." The city initially cited missing permits as the reason for shutting down the event, but later admitted their "prior public communication contained inaccurate information." Brown says the damage has already been done, as he spent $300,000 on the event and his sponsors also contributed significantly.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the tensions that can arise between celebrities/athletes and local governments, especially when it comes to hosting high-profile events. Brown feels he was unfairly targeted and embarrassed, and is now weighing his legal options to hold the city accountable.

The details

According to the reports, Beverly Hills issued a public apology to Jaylen Brown after shutting down his All-Star event last week over "inaccurate information." Police initially cited missing permits as the reason for shutting down the event, but an internal review determined the city's "prior public communication contained inaccurate information." In the apology, the city manager said: "The City's previous statement about the weekend event at the Trousdale home was inaccurate, and on behalf of the City, I would like to apologize to Jaylen Brown and the Jannard family." However, Brown responded on social media, acknowledging their "half ass apology" and stressing that the damage was already done. He told ESPN's Andscape that he's considering a lawsuit against the Beverly Hills Police Department, saying "I'm not a legality type of pursuing guy, but you embarrassed my brand and my team, And I think that is unfair."

  • On February 18, 2026, Beverly Hills shut down Jaylen Brown's All-Star event.
  • On February 20, 2026, Beverly Hills issued a public apology for the incident.

The players

Jaylen Brown

A star player for the Boston Celtics who was hosting an All-Star event in Beverly Hills that was shut down by the city.

Beverly Hills Police Department

The law enforcement agency in Beverly Hills that initially cited missing permits as the reason for shutting down Jaylen Brown's event.

Nancy Hunt-Coffey

The Beverly Hills City Manager who issued the apology to Jaylen Brown and the Jannard family.

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What they’re saying

“The City's previous statement about the weekend event at the Trousdale home was inaccurate, and on behalf of the City, I would like to apologize to Jaylen Brown and the Jannard family.”

— Nancy Hunt-Coffey, Beverly Hills City Manager (TMZ)

“I'm not a legality type of pursuing guy, but you embarrassed my brand and my team, And I think that is unfair.”

— Jaylen Brown (ESPN's Andscape)

“And for you to continue to tell untruths in your apology statement, I feel offended by it. I will circle back with my team this weekend, and we will make a decision.”

— Jaylen Brown (ESPN's Andscape)

What’s next

Jaylen Brown says he will meet with his team this weekend to decide whether to pursue legal action against the Beverly Hills Police Department.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the challenges celebrities and athletes can face when trying to host events in certain communities, and the importance of clear communication and transparency between local governments and event organizers. Brown feels he was unfairly targeted, and the city's apology has done little to assuage his concerns, leading him to consider legal action to hold them accountable.