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Phoenix Open's viral video of racist tirade was before man's arrest

www.azcentral.com Jailed, fired, banned: Phoenix Open attendee in viral video hurls slurs, Nazi symbolism

The explicit video that included a desire to harm migrants was shared on social media platforms and led to dire consequences, Scottsdale police say.

Jailed, fired, banned: Phoenix Open attendee in viral video hurls slurs, Nazi symbolism

Brandtbert J. Brudenell, 19, was arrested Thursday evening at TPC Scottsdale and booked on suspicion of criminal trespassing, refusing to provide his name truthfully, and underage alcohol consumption, Scottsdale police told The Arizona Republic. According to police, Brudenell was found walking near the 2nd hole after the course had closed and refused to leave. Security personnel reported that he attempted to flee from them before officers arrived.

Police told The Arizona Republic that Brudenell is the man seen in a viral video filmed at the Phoenix Open. Brudenell lost his job after the video gained attention online. The video shows him talking about his belief that Mexicans at the border should have their throats "sliced," shortly after saying "Heil Hitler" and appearing to mimic white supremacist rhetoric.

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