WNBA star Breanna Stewart and wife report homophobic threats, NYPD investigates under hate crimes taskforce.
After Game 1 of the WNBA Finals, New York Liberty star Breanna Stewart and her wife, Marta Xargay, received homophobic threats via anonymous emails. The couple reported the threats to their team, which escalated the issue to league security. The NYPD is investigating under its hate crimes taskforce. WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert condemned the rise in online threats against players and pledged to collaborate with the players' union for solutions and mental health support.
October 15, 2024
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