"Rev. William Barber Escorted from AMC Theater, Alleges Discrimination Over Disability Seating Dispute"
Rev. William J. Barber II, a disabled civil rights leader, was removed by police from an AMC theater in Greenville, NC, due to a dispute over his personal chair, which was deemed a fire hazard by theater employees. Barber, who has ankylosing spondylitis, brought his own chair for disability accommodations to watch 'The Color Purple' with his mother. The incident led to a police call for trespassing and arguing, but Barber stated the situation was handled well by the officer on the scene. AMC has since apologized and plans to review its policies, while Barber forgave the theater chain and will meet with its CEO to discuss the matter.
