Highlights
- Donna D'Errico, a former Playboy model and star of the hit TV drama Baywatch has alleged that she was singled out by security at the Los Angeles airport for a nude security scan.
- D'Errico, 42, who was travelling with her 17-year-old son and boyfriend, said that she saw officers from the Transportation Security Administration, "leering" at her scan, reported New York Daily News.
Donna D'Errico, a former Playboymodel and star of the hit TV drama
Baywatch has alleged thatshe was singled out by security at the Los Angeles airport fora nude security scan.
D'Errico, 42, who was travelling with her 17-year-oldson and boyfriend, said that she saw officers from theTransportation Security Administration, "leering" at her scan,reported New York Daily News.
The blonde beauty said that when she questioned theofficer, he said, "In a very sarcastic tone, and still holdingme by the elbow, 'Because you caught my eye, and theydidn't'."
The screening officer can see an image of theunclothed body, while the passenger's face is blurred. Oncethe passenger has been screened the "naked" imagery isdeleted.
"My boyfriend sailed through with no problems, whichis rather ironic in that he fits the stereotypical look of aterrorist when his beard has grown a bit," she said.
"After the search, I noticed that the male agent whohad pulled me out of line was smiling and whispering with twoother agents and glancing at me. I was outraged," she added.
"It isn't right to hide behind the veil of securityand safety in order to take advantage of women, or even menfor that matter, so that you can see them naked. It's a misuseof power and authority, and as much a personal violation as aPeeping Tom. The difference is that Peeping Toms can havecharges pressed against them," said the model.
An airport security spokesman denied any improperbehaviour by staff. But it is only a week since Fergie, thesinger from the group
Black Eyed Peas, was also forced to gothrough a full body scan.