"Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" star Tommie Lee entered World Cup match in Miami without ticket before arrest, sheriff says
Reality television personality Tommie Lee -- whose real name is Atasha Chizaah Jefferson -- best known for her appearances on "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta," was among six people arrested during the England vs. Norway FIFA World Cup match in Miami on Saturday, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office (MDSO).
The sheriff's office said 60,024 fans attended the match. Deputies also reported 19 ejections from the stadium, adding that all incidents were isolated and handled quickly.
A social media account that regularly reports celebrity news claimed Sunday that Jefferson was arrested July 11 and released July 12 after posting a $1,000 bond. The post also alleged she is facing a felony charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event and said she later shared a video on Snapchat appearing to be in good spirits after her release.
Deputies detail why Tommie Lee was arrested
Newly obtained court documents acquired by CBS News provides new details about what led to Lee's arrest Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.
According to MDSO, the reality television personality entered the stadium through an unauthorized east entrance without a ticket while the venue hosted the FIFA World Cup match between England and Norway. Deputies estimated attendance at approximately 65,000 people.
Investigators allege Lee then entered the stadium through the southeast gate and made her way to the 100-level seating area before deputies detained her. The affidavit states she did not have a valid ticket for the match.
She was arrested on a third-degree felony charge of interference with a sporting or entertainment event under Florida law and transported to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center for processing, according to the affidavit.
A request for comment has also been sent to Jefferson's representatives.
Reality TV star's legal troubles in South Florida amid World Cup festivities
Jefferson rose to national prominence as one of the breakout personalities on "Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta" before later appearing on several Zeus Network reality series, where she has remained a frequent cast member.
This is not Jefferson's first legal issue in South Florida. In 2024, she was arrested in Miami Beach on a battery charge following an incident outside LIV Nightclub. Court records from that case alleged she physically confronted another person before officers took her into custody.
As with all criminal cases, the charge is an allegation. Lee is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court. CBS News has reached out to Lee or her representatives for comment and will update this story if a response is received.
Saturday's arrest comes as Miami continues hosting FIFA World Cup matches that have drawn tens of thousands of fans from around the world. Despite the arrests and ejections, the sheriff's office said the event proceeded safely and described the incidents as isolated.
This is a developing story.
