Photographer: Twins’ Sano grabbed, tried to kiss her in 2015
MINNEAPOLIS — A photographer who has covered the Minnesota Twins accused Miguel Sano of assault, posting on Twitter that the All-Star third baseman forcibly attempted to kiss her following an autograph session at a mall in 2015.
Betsy Bissen tweeted Thursday that she screamed and resisted Sano until he gave up “after a solid 10 minutes of fighting.” Bissen, who has worked for publications including the popular fan blog Twins Daily , said in her tweet that she long feared that telling her story would cost her access to photograph Twins games.
Sano said he “unequivocally” denies the allegation.
“It never happened. I have the utmost respect for women, especially those working in professional sports, and I deeply sympathize with anyone who has experienced sexual harassment. There is no place for it in our society,” Sano said in a statement issued by his agent, Kyle Thousand.