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Titans’ Calvin Ridley gives his side of Nashville airport ‘incident’ with valet, awaits possible charges
Calvin Ridley says a dispute with a valet at Nashville International Airport began when he tried to retrieve his truck without the parking ticket. He acknowledges taking the keys from the valet’s hand, while saying he showed identification and other documents to prove ownership; the incident matters because the valet reportedly wants to press charges.
Ridley said the argument happened late at night while his family waited upstairs and that he left with his wife after providing the truck’s registration. He said he did not know how the valet injured a finger, while coach Robert Saleh described the incident as a “very minor miscommunication”. As of Wednesday, Ridley said he had not heard from police and it was unclear whether charges had been filed; he has six catches for 91 yards in seven games this season.
In short
- Ridley says he took his truck keys from a valet during a dispute.
- The valet reportedly wants to press charges over an injured finger.
- No charges were confirmed as of Wednesday.
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The case for
Ridley’s account is that he was trying to retrieve his own truck, showed identification and registration, and left with his wife after giving the valet the documents. The late hour and his family waiting may help explain his frustration, and the reported injury does not by itself establish that he intended to cause harm.
The case against
The valet may argue that taking keys from their hand crossed a physical boundary and that they were entitled to follow parking procedures before releasing the truck. The reported finger injury could make the encounter more serious than a simple misunderstanding, and the valet’s wish to press charges reflects a legitimate interest in having the incident investigated.