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Britt McHenry resigns from State Department after basketball game altercation

Former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry resigned Friday from her position as a State Department press adviser following an altercation at a basketball game this week, ABC News has learned.

McHenry was captured on camera appearing to throw a drink on someone during a Washington Wizards vs. Milwaukee Bucks NBA game on Wednesday.

Video obtained by TMZ appears to show McHenry being escorted from the stands at Capital One Arena following the incident.

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