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Breanna Stewart‘s wife, Marta Xargayrecently filed complaint at the police after receiving threatening emails and homophobic slurs afterwards We are 1 from the WNBA Finals.
According to what was reported by New York Postwhoever wrote the email hoped that both died after the player made a mistake a free throw and a layup who would deliver the victory to New York Liberty.
After the incident, Stewie he said he wanted to make sure everyone knew that it is unacceptable address comments of this type to public figures.
“It’s terrifying” he said during a training of his team. “And knowing that people can have such direct access to us scares me. We are taking the necessary precautions. We like people to be involved in our sport, but not to the point of threats or homophobic comments. The League is taking care of it. We just want to make sure we’re safe, but our kids need to be the safest ones.”
This from a woman whose wife received an emailed homophobic death threat this week. Courage is grace under pressure and Breanna Stewart is one courageous woman. https://t.co/AyBXJ94iHb
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Il number of spectators of the WNBA took off during this season. Which is good. But also increased concerns about the safety of the players. Many teams have indeed hired additional security personnel for players’ travel and to protect them when they are in the arenas.
Stewie then pointed out that i players more prominent than NBA and other US professional leagues have personal bodyguards to feel safer.
He said he wanted that this protection become a practice, at least for players (and their families) they receive direct threats like this one, especially during Finalswhen millions of eyes are on them.
“Cathy Engelbert and the league can continue to pursue the case” Stewart said. “And really, everything that’s happened has caused everyone to care about the issue and move step by step, to figure out what to do to move forward.”
The WNBA, for now, is making sure everyone knows where they are at all times the two women and their children, monitoring their movements. Only in this way will it be possible prioritize their safety and do not put them in potential danger.
“We continue to emphasize that there is absolutely no place for hateful comments or threats against players, teams or anyone affiliated with the WNBA.” he declared a spokesperson of the league. “We are aware of what happened and are working with security and law enforcement to take appropriate safety measures.”
