Victim Recalls Attack as Arrested Michael Thomas Faces Outrage: “He Saw That I Was Recording”

Published 11/11/2023, 10:06 AM EST

New Orleans Saints wide receiver Michael Thomas found himself in hot water on Friday night when Kenner police arrested him. Witnesses in Kenner reported seeing Thomas being taken away by the police after allegedly throwing a brick at a contractor’s pickup truck. The incident unfolded following a dispute with a contractor working near Thomas’s home, as revealed by neighbors in Kenner’s Gabriel subdivision.

The aftermath of the alleged assault has sparked outrage, with the victim, who happened to be a fan of Thomas, recounting the attack. Luis Cifuentes, the alleged victim, expressed his alarm by sharing a recorded account of the incident. Cifuentes detailed weeks of threats leading up to the confrontation, shedding light on the construction dispute that ultimately led to the assault.

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In an interview with WDSU, Cifuentes explained, “He [WR Michael Thomas] drives up, and I see him get out. I was like, I don’t know what he’s doing. I’m just worried about my job site. He walks up to this big pile of sand, grabs a brick, and throws it at my car. The guys are like, ‘Hey man, your truck, your truck!’ So, I’m like, ‘Oh dude, he’s actually doing something.’”

Cifuentes further stated that WR saw that he was recording, and snatched his phone: “I grabbed my phone and started recording him, and he saw that I was recording. He grabbed my phone, just grabbed and pushed me.”

Despite the arrest, the 30-year-old wide receiver is expected to play against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. Michael Thomas, a three-time Pro Bowler, has been a key player for the Saints, consistently achieving over 1,000 receiving yards in successful seasons. The Saints, however, have not released an official statement regarding the incident.

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According to reports from WLOX, Thomas was detained by police after the altercation with the contractor near his home. Frustrated by a blocked path, Thomas allegedly resorted to throwing a brick at the contractor’s truck. While the Saints are investigating the incident, they have refrained from making further comments. Despite the off-field drama, Thomas is set to travel with the team and participate in the game against the Minnesota Vikings.

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Adding to the team’s legal troubles in Kenner, this incident comes within 19 days of wide receiver Chris Olave’s arrest for speeding at 70 in a 35-mph zone. Interestingly, Michael Thomas reportedly called the police over issues with contractors, creating a complex off-field narrative. The Kenner Police, however, allegedly deny any official record of Olave’s arrest.

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As the Saints prepare to travel to Minnesota on Saturday for their Sunday noon game against the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium, football frenzy and off-field drama collide in the Big Easy. The team faces not only the challenge on the field but also the scrutiny of off-field incidents, making for a turbulent season for the New Orleans Saints.

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Victim Recalls Attack as Arrested Michael Thomas Faces Outrage: “He Saw That I Was Recording”

Victim recalls harrowing attack by arrested Michael Thomas

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