‘Love Island’ Star Hannah Smith Apologizes To Black Community For Hateful Language During Arrest

Hannah Smith is walking back the hateful words she spewed at a Black officer during a recent arrest. The ‘Love Island USA’ star was arrested in Georgia on Sept. 30 for making terroristic threats, per The U.S. Sun.

Here’s What Reportedly Happened During Hannah Smith’s Arrest 
Things went left for Hannah as police attempted to escort her out of a concert venue for disorderly conduct that included intoxicated yelling and screaming. The 26-year-old reportedly attempted and failed to walk up to the officer and punch them, per the arrest report. In response, the cop grabbed Smith’s arm, brought her to the ground, and arrested her. She also attempted to kick the officer while handcuffed. Moreover, during the transfer to Cobb County Adult Detention Center, Hannah Smith allegedly popped off, per The Shade Room.

“B***h I can’t wait to kill you, you dumb a*s , ugly b***h, cause you’re f**king fat, and they love us skinny b****es ’cause you’re f**king Black, and I hate Black b*****s so I can’t wait to kill you and your sister, you dumb a*s b***h,” Hannah Smith allegedly ranted.

Additionally, the reality TV star reportedly made “multiple statements about a podcast and her fans” during the arrest. Once at the jail, Smith reportedly refused to exit the car. Ultimately, she paid an $8,000 bond and was released from Cobb County Jail on special terms. The terms include no alcohol, marijuana, or drug consumption and random testing for both at Hannah’s expense.

 ‘Love Island’ Star Apologizes For Arrest Rant 
On Tuesday (Oct. 15), Hannah shared her apology to the officer and the Black community at large via her Instagram Stories. She began by saying she deeply regrets the circumstances surrounding her arrest. “I understand the impact and severity of my actions and words, and I am deeply sorry,” Smith said.

“I take responsibility for my actions and I apologize to all of those that were affected by my behavior, especially to the officer and the Black community, whom I insulted and disrespected. This experience has been incredibly humbling and challenging because I simply have no recollection of that night. This is out of my character and I would truly never say things of that nature to hurt anyone,” she wrote.

She closed her apology by asking for forgiveness and sharing hopes of changing her behavior. Smith hasn’t shared any additional commentary about the incident, and the comment sections on her Instagram feed posts are limited. Read her full statement below.

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