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Super Bowl halftime performer found guilty of resisting officer after flag display

A performer who disrupted the Super Bowl LIX halftime show by displaying a flag was convicted of resisting an officer.

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A performer who disrupted the Super Bowl LIX halftime show has been found guilty of resisting an officer, according to court records.

The incident occurred during Kendrick Lamar's halftime performance at the Caesars Superdome, when the individual ran onto the field and unfurled a pro-Palestinian flag. The disruption interrupted the scheduled entertainment program watched by millions of viewers.

Law enforcement officers responded to remove the person from the field during the live broadcast. The performer was subsequently charged with resisting an officer in connection with their actions during the arrest.

The court proceedings resulted in a guilty verdict on the resisting charge. Details about potential sentencing or additional charges were not immediately available.

The Super Bowl halftime show is one of the most-watched entertainment events of the year, with strict security protocols in place to prevent unauthorized access to the field during the game and performance.

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