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Shawn Johnson Eastis speaking out following what she calls “one of the worst experiences” she’s had with a TSA agent.
“To the lady at the TSA security checkpoint having a bad day… I’m really sorry you have had a bad day but take it out on me was unnecessary,” she began in one post. “I can honestly say that was one of the worst experiences I have.”
At the time of the alleged incident, Johnson East was returning home from her first solo trip since welcoming sonJett Jameswith husbandAndrew Eastthis July.
“We as mamas have a duty to our babies and a right in this world to carry breast milk through security,” Johnson East wrote in another post. “Having you public[ly] humiliate me in proving to you it was actually breast milk was against my rights. To then be groped and yelled at in public was excessive.”
“I know you were doing your job…but so was I,” she added.
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Johnson East did not provide further details in her posts.
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“TSA officers may need to test liquids for explosives or concealed prohibited items. Officers may ask you to open the container and/or have you transfer a small quantity of the liquid to a separate empty container or dispose of a small quantity, if feasible,” the TSA website reads.
“Inform the TSA officer if you do not want the formula, breast milk and/or juice to be X-rayed or opened,” the guidelines continue. “Additional steps will be taken to clear the liquid and you or the traveling guardian will undergo additional screening procedures, to include a pat-down and screening of other carry-on property.”
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In addition to Jett, Johnson East is also mom to daughterDrew Hazel, who turns 2 later this month.
The Olympic gold medalist previouslyopened up to PEOPLEabout her “rough transition” into becoming a mother of two.
source: people.com
