Lisa Ann posted a message to her followers on Instagram last night detailing her removal by police from last night’s Matt Rife show.

Source: Lisa Ann’s Instagram (@thereallisaann)

Tonight was the first time thr stars aligned and I was able to see @mattrife @radiocitymusichall for the first time live, in person.
Matt and I connected after he hosted the AVN awards and I could not attend as I was standing up my date.

Flash forward.. tonight. The stars align and I can see his show at my favorite venue @radiocitymusichall
Seats 2 rows from stage, and quickly I am told not to be on my phone. I was not on my phone, so no worries right???! Yup – till I am accused of being on my phone and dragged out in handcuffs.

It was then NYPD offered me 2 options
1. To be stressed and processed
2. To be 51/50 and taken to a hospital.

I know I did not deserve either – I also knew whatever showed up first would be my option.

An ambulance arrives ..
I’m still handcuffed an hour later, I let the NYPD speak to the paramedics to decide my destiny.

As soon as the NYPD leave me in the ambulance in handcuffs the onboard paramedic speaks to me.

This is the first time in N hour of being handcuffed anyone had addressed me.

She was kind. She was honest, she asked me what took place.
As I shared my side of what may me a huge misunderstanding, she verified that NO ONE had the right to hold me against my will in handcuffs for over an hour over a comedy show @radiocitymusichall

So much for enjoying a night in the city @mattrife

Everyone knows how much I love NYC but after being tossed around in handcuffs it’s all different now

In an unexpected twist during a comedy night, former adult film star Lisa Ann found herself in handcuffs outside Radio City Music Hall after being removed from comedian Matt Rife’s performance. The incident, which quickly escalated from a misunderstanding to a full-blown confrontation with the NYPD, has sparked widespread discussion and concern.

Lisa Ann, who had attended the show to support her friend, Matt Rife, claims she was unjustly accused of using her cell phone during the performance, a charge she vehemently denies. Video footage and eyewitness accounts depict a visibly distressed Ann being escorted out by police, her hands restrained as she tries to explain her side of the story.

According to Ann, the situation deteriorated when she was given an ultimatum by the officers: face arrest or be subjected to a psychiatric evaluation. Opting for arrest, Ann then endured a 45-minute ordeal, handcuffed on the bustling streets of New York, as she awaited further instructions from the authorities.

The NYPD has defended its actions, citing reports of disorderly behavior and potential intoxication as the reason for Ann’s ejection from the venue. However, Ann and her supporters argue that the response was disproportionate and lacked a factual basis, particularly given her claim of sobriety and compliance with the venue’s policies.

Ann’s unexpected exit from the event not only robbed her of the chance to enjoy Rife’s show but also raised questions about the criteria and process for removing patrons from entertainment venues. As someone who frequents Radio City and has a public persona, Ann’s treatment by the NYPD and the venue’s staff has led to calls for an explanation and, potentially, an apology.

While Ann contemplates her next steps, which could include legal action, the comedy community and her fans rally around her, demanding accountability and clarity on the policies that led to her detention. The incident at Radio City Music Hall has sparked a broader conversation about patron rights, law enforcement’s role in public events, and the fine line between maintaining order and infringing on individual freedoms.

As the dust settles on this contentious night, the spotlight shifts from the stage to the streets, where the real drama unfolds, leaving many to ponder the cost of a misunderstood cell phone policy and the repercussions of a night that went from laughter to legal concerns.

Follow Lisa Ann on Twitter at @thereallisaann.