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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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.
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A man has been charged with stalking WNBA star Caitlin Clark after allegedly making a series of threatening posts online. The affidavit supporting the charges details how Clark expressed significant concern for her safety following these messages, stating that she’s altered her public appearances and routines out of fear. This highlights a critical aspect of stalking: it’s not just about explicit threats, but the pervasive fear and the need to drastically change one’s life to maintain safety. The constant worry about where to go, when to go, and how to present oneself – losing the freedom to simply be oneself – is a devastating consequence.… Continue reading