Justin Bieber could be facing prison time and you won’t believe what for.
Bieber angered fans and Argentinian officials when he allegedly desecrated their country’s flag during a recent concert. The flag was thrown on stage by a fan during the show, and as he wrapped up one of his hit singles, Justin cleared the stage of the clutter that had accumulated during his set.
As usual, JBiebs’ reps have come to his rescue, saying the 19-year-old would never disrespect a flag and the whole thing is one big misunderstanding. TMZ reports that the item was not a flag, but a t-shirt with the flag printed on it.
Justin’s camp says he was merely trying to brush the shirt, along with bras, panties, and other items, off to the side to avoid stepping on them during the concert.
TMZ reached out to diplomatic officials at embassies in Buenos Aires and Washington about the incident. Authorities say people are not happy with Justin’s alleged disrespect for Argentina. One lawyer in Cordoba has reportedly taken legal action, filing paperwork slamming Biebs for “insulting the flag.”
In the wake of all the controversy, Justin has issued a lengthy apology to his Argentinian Beliebers in a series of tweets:
heard about what is going on with me down in Argentina and im shocked. I love Argentina and have had some of the best shows of my tour there
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 14, 2013
people throw stuff on my stage all show and i get it to the stage hands to get off so no one got hurt. that video i saw a bra and thought…
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 14, 2013
…it was a shirt. Im being told by my team it was a shirt but even if it was a flag I would never do anything to disrespect Argentina…
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 14, 2013
…or the people of Argentina or the fans. Im so sorry for anyone who took my actions the wrong way and I hope you can forgive this mistake
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 14, 2013
so once again to the people of Argentina. Im sorry if that was taken the wrong way and im sorry for my mistake. I hope u can accept this..
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 14, 2013
..and I loved my time there performing for you and look forward to coming back. I gave my all and I know the fans did there too. te amo
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 14, 2013
I would never do anything to disrespect my fans. I dont like having to defend myself but this time it was needed as I mean no disrespect
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 14, 2013
so it is all love all around the world. thanks
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 14, 2013
and to all the beliebers ALL AROUND THE WORLD. I love you and thank you for always standing by me. Much Love to Everyone. thanks
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) November 14, 2013
Justin’s stay in South America has been riddled with run-ins with the law. The “Bad Day” singer has been charged with vandalism and is believed to have been spotted strolling out of a high-class brothel.
Stay out of trouble, Bieber!
