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Man Arrested for Assault After Throwing Sex Toy at WNBA Game

New York City police arrested Charles Burgess, 32, of Dayton, Ohio, on Wednesday for allegedly throwing a sex toy onto the court during a New York Liberty game and striking a 12-year-old girl. Burgess faces two counts of assault in connection with the incident, which occurred on August 5th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Following the incident, the suspect fled the scene and remained at large until his arrest. This is part of a trend of similar occurrences at WNBA games this summer.

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Dildo Thrown at Child at WNBA Game Sparks Outrage, Calls for Bans

Authorities are searching for a man who threw a sex toy at a 12-year-old girl during a New York Liberty game at the Barclays Center. The NYPD released a photo and video of the suspect, who was wearing a “Beavis and Butt-Head” T-shirt. This incident follows a pattern of similar occurrences at other WNBA games in various cities, including Georgia and Phoenix, where arrests have been made. The WNBA is actively collaborating with law enforcement to address this behavior and ensure the safety of everyone in attendance.

John Q. Hosedrinker Aug 11, 2025

Barclays Center

Man Arrested for Assault After Throwing Sex Toy at WNBA Game

Dildo Thrown at Child at WNBA Game Sparks Outrage, Calls for Bans

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