WNBA issues statement about arena safety in midst of sex toy trend
The group said they are planning more "pranks" as a protest against the "toxic" environment in the crypto world and they're not meant to disrespect women athletes.
Seven known incidents of sex toys being thrown at WNBA games, with four reaching the court during live game action, have taken place since July 29. The latest incident came on Thursday night when the Chicago Sky played host to the Atlanta Dream. Two sex toys came down from the stands in the waning minutes. One made it to the court and play had to be stopped.
EXCLUSIVE: WNBA sex toy incidents started by Crypto meme coin group
The first incident occurred on July 29, when the Golden State Valkyries were playing the Atlanta Dream at the Gateway Center Arena.
A 23-year-old man was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, public indecency/indecent exposure and criminal trespass. A second individual was also arrested for one of the incidents at a different WNBA game.
The Crypto group spokesperson stated that the two individuals arrested were not part of the group.
Terri Jackson, the executive director of the WNBAPA, also released a statement on behalf of the players' union regarding the situation.
"Upon our request for an update, the league advised the players' union that it was investigating claims that individuals were being incentivized to carry out these unsafe stunts," Jackson said.
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