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Jaylen Brown Disputes Beverly Hills' Account of Shutdown

PUBLISHED Feb 16, 2026, 12:06 AM ET

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Media Bias Meter

Sources: 6

Center 83%

Right 17%

Sources: 6

Inglewood, Calif. — Boston Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown disputed Beverly Hills officials' account after police shut down a private event he hosted before the NBA All-Star Game. The Beverly Hills Police Department told The Boston Globe the city denied an event permit because of prior violations at the Trousdale residence and officers responded when organizers proceeded. Brown, who promoted his performance brand 741 and is an Oakley partner, told ESPN and posted video contesting that description and asking questions during the encounter. Reporting cited BHPD statements, Brown's comments to ESPN and social media. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Prior to the event: a permit application was submitted to Beverly Hills for a private gathering at a Trousdale residence.
Saturday, Feb. 14: Beverly Hills Police Department responded to the private event and reported it shut the gathering due to a denied permit.
Sunday (after the All-Star Game): Jaylen Brown told reporters and posted video disputing the city's description of the incident.
BHPD provided a written statement to The Boston Globe noting prior violations at the address and a denied permit.
Feb. 16: National and local outlets published accounts contrasting Brown's statements with BHPD's official messaging.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5

Who Benefited

Beverly Hills city authorities and law enforcement benefited by asserting enforcement of permit rules and demonstrating regulatory authority during the All-Star weekend.

Who Impacted

Jaylen Brown, event organizers, and invited attendees suffered reputational scrutiny, event disruption, and potential logistical and safety concerns after the shutdown.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 6
Right Leaning:: 1
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 5
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 83%, Right 17%

Who Benefited

Beverly Hills city authorities and law enforcement benefited by asserting enforcement of permit rules and demonstrating regulatory authority during the All-Star weekend.

Who Impacted

Jaylen Brown, event organizers, and invited attendees suffered reputational scrutiny, event disruption, and potential logistical and safety concerns after the shutdown.