A late-night game of hide-and-seek inside a downtown San Antonio mall has turned into a courtroom battle, with a security officer suing for more than $1 million over injuries he says he suffered during the livestream stunt.
The lawsuit targets members of the AMP streaming collective and several associates, accusing them of blowing past mall rules and ignoring police as they kept the cameras rolling inside the Shops at Rivercenter. The guard says the scuffle that followed sent him to the emergency room.
Suit Alleges Punch, ER Visit and Big-Money Damages
The plaintiff, security officer Don White, claims he was punched in the mouth by a man the lawsuit identifies as Lavoune Clarke and that he needed emergency-room treatment afterward. According to the San Antonio Express-News, the complaint seeks more than $1 million and names AMP Entertainment, Denzel “Duke” Dennis, Kai Cenat, producer Henry Wolf, content manager Joshua Pujols and Clarke as defendants.
The filing alleges AMP members went beyond the limited access they had been granted at the mall, stayed after closing and continued livestreaming despite being told by both security and San Antonio police to stop and leave the property.
How Police Say the Night Unfolded
Police reports and widely shared video show officers responding around 10 p.m. to people playing hide-and-seek inside the closed Shops at Rivercenter, then trying to escort the group out when a confrontation broke out.
The Independent reports that footage appears to show Dennis lying handcuffed on the mall floor while other AMP members film from upper levels. Local coverage also notes that Clarke was arrested at the scene after allegedly pushing an officer, later posted bond, and that the group was in San Antonio as part of a monthlong streaming series.
Criminal Cases on a Separate Track
Court records reviewed by the San Antonio Express-News show Dennis’ misdemeanor trespassing and evading-arrest charges were dismissed after he completed a pretrial diversion program. Clarke, meanwhile, still faces felony counts, including two charges of assault on a peace officer and one of assault on a security officer, with a trial scheduled for September.
Atlanta attorney Anré Washington, who represents AMP, Dennis, Cenat and Wolf, declined to comment. Clarke’s criminal lawyer, Zachary Green, is quoted as saying his client “has and continues to maintain his innocence.” The plaintiff’s attorney did not respond to a request for comment, according to the report.
What to Watch Next
The civil case will move on its own timetable, likely hinging on surveillance footage, livestream clips, witness accounts and any written filming permissions AMP received from the mall. The Shops at Rivercenter’s posted conduct policy tells visitors that disruptive activities are not allowed and warns that guests who do not behave responsibly can be asked to leave, a standard that is expected to be central to the legal fight.
If White ultimately wins, his lawsuit seeks damages for medical costs, pain and suffering and lost earning capacity.
We’ll be tracking future filings, hearing dates and any new statements from the parties as the case develops.
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