Ryan Coogleris addressing a January incident in which he was mistaken for a bank robber in Atlanta.
A man and a woman waiting outside in a vehicle for him were detained as police investigated the situation, responding to a “bank holdup call.”
In a statement to PEOPLE, Coogler said, “This situation should never have happened. However, Bank of America worked with me and addressed it to my satisfaction and we have moved on.”
Bank of America said in a statement to PEOPLE, “We deeply regret that this incident occurred. It never should have happened, and we have apologized to Mr. Coogler.”
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According toTMZ, which was first to report the news, Coogler went in to withdraw from his account, allegedly writing a note to the bank teller that asked for discretion with the transaction.
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Police officers said in their report that the bank teller was a “pregnant Black female,” and when she went to withdraw the funds, an alert notification occurred because it was over $10,000.
She then “quickly advised her manager that [Coogler] is attempting to rob the bank. 911 was alerted and responded,” the authorities said.
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Police acknowledged in the report that it was later determined “that the incident is a mistake” and that Coogler “was never in the wrong and was immediately taken out of handcuff.”
Cooglerresumed production onBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever, the sequel to his 2018 Marvel hit, in January in Atlanta,The Hollywood Reporterpreviously reported.
The project had been put on hold due toCOVID-19setbacks and starLetitia Wright’s injury.
source: people.com
