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An Indiana man was charged Wednesday on allegations he stalked WNBA playerSophie Cunninghamand sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media.
Kevin Singh, 48, faces felony charges of stalking and intimidation, as well as a misdemeanor harassment charge. He was arrested Tuesday, according to the Marion County Prosecutor's Office.
Cunningham, who plays for theIndiana Fever, told investigators she had been staying at home more and having nightmares because of Singh's continued messages, according to an affidavit. She was first made aware of Singh's alleged online conduct in February, she said.
Singh's online behavior escalated that month and his conduct "became increasingly threatening after he was contacted by team security," the Marion County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release.
According to an affidavit, Singh allegedly sent numerous messages -- including explicit messages -- on the social media platform X in April. One of the messages featured the text, "You're literally down the street from me!" After Cunningham's team sent Singh a cease-and-desist letter on April 30, Singh sent more mess…
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Kevin Singh faces stalking charges after allegedly sending threatening and explicit messages to Sophie Cunningham.
An Indiana man faces stalking charges after allegedly sending several threatening and explicit messages to Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham on social media, according to a news release from Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears.
Kevin Singh, 48, was arrested Tuesday and charged Wednesday for stalking, intimidating and harassing the former Mizzou basketball player.
The probable cause affidavit alleges that Singh's behavior began to escalate in February, and his behavior continued to worsen even after the Fever's security team contacted him, according to the news release.
Singh has been on probation in Hendricks County since pleading guilty to two counts of felony invasion of privacy in a separate case. Five felonies were dismissed in that case, including the lead charge of stalking, according to the news release.
"Coming forward is never easy, regardless of a person's position or public profile," Mears wrote in a statement issued Wednesday. "The victim is setting an example by speaking out. No one…
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Kevin Singh began harassing Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, in 2025, prosecutors said.
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An Indiana man faces stalking, harassment and intimidation charges for allegedly sending threatening and explicit messages to
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Kevin Singh, 48, was arrested Tuesday and charged Wednesday, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced.
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“The internet has made it easier than ever to target, harass and intimidate others. Threats of violence, whether face-to-face or behind a keyboard, will be taken seriously,” the statement read in part. “Coming forward is never easy, regardless of a person’s position or public profile. The victim is setting an example by speaking out.”
Singh began harassing Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, in 2025, Mears said.…
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An Indiana man was charged Wednesday on accusations he stalked
WNBA
player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media.
Kevin Singh, 48, faces felony charges for stalking and intimidation, as well as a misdemeanor harassment charge. He was arrested Tuesday, according to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
Cunningham, a player with the Indiana Fever, told investigators she had been staying at home more and having nightmares because of Singh’s continued messages, according to the affidavit. She was first made aware of Singh’s alleged online conduct in February, she said.
Singh’s online behavior escalated that month and his conduct “became increasingly threatening after he was contacted by team security,” the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release.
According to an affidavit, Singh allegedly sent numerous mes…
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INDIANAPOLIS (WRTV) — A 48-year-old man is facing criminal charges after allegedly sending multiple threatening and explicit messages to Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham through social media, Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced Wednesday.
Prosecutor Ryan Mears announced that 49-year-old Kevin Singh has been charged with Stalking, Intimidation, and Harassment for "allegedly sending multiple threatening and explicit messages" to Cunningham.
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"What you see in this case is, and hopefully what it sends a message to people in the community (about), is that there (are) real consequences to what you say online," Mears said.
According to the probable cause affidavit, Singh's online behavior began escalating in February. Prosecutors say his conduct grew increasingly thre…
Indiana man charged after being accused of stalking WNBA player Sophie ...
Indiana man charged after being accused of stalking WNBA player Sophie ...
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) plays against the Dallas Wings in the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Aug. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
An Indiana man was charged Wednesday on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media.
Kevin Singh, 48, faces felony charges for stalking and intimidation, as well as a misdemeanor harassment charge. He was arrested Tuesday, according to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
Cunningham, a player with the Indiana Fever, told investigators she had been staying at home more and having nightmares because of Singh’s continued messages, according to the affidavit. She was first made aware of Singh’s alleged online conduct in February, she said.
Singh’s online behavior escalated that month and his conduct “became increasingly threatening after he was contacted by team security,” the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release.
According to an affidavit, Singh allegedly sent numerous messages — including explicit messages — on the social media platf…
Indiana man charged after being accused of stalking WNBA player Sophie ...
Indiana man charged after being accused of stalking WNBA player Sophie ...
An Indiana man has been charged on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media
An Indiana man was charged Wednesday on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media.
Kevin Singh, 48, faces felony charges for stalking and intimidation, as well as a misdemeanor harassment charge. He was arrested Tuesday, according to the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
Cunningham, a player with the Indiana Fever, told investigators she had been staying at home more and having nightmares because of Singh’s continued messages, according to the affidavit. She was first made aware of Singh’s alleged online conduct in February, she said.
Singh's online behavior escalated that month and his conduct “became increasingly threatening after he was contacted by team security," the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release.
According to an affidavit, Singh allegedly sent numerous messages — including explicit messages — on the social media platform X in April. One of the mess…
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Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham
A man has been charged with stalking after prosecutors allege he sent multiple threatening and explicit messages to Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.
Kevin Singh, 48, was charged Wednesday with stalking, a Level 6 felony, and harassment, a Class B misdemeanor, related to a series of social media posts and messages sent to and about Cunningham, according to a press release from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office.
He also faces one count of intimidation, a Level 6 felony, related to messages sent to a member of Pacers Sports & Entertainment security staff.
According to court documents, Singh’s behavior began escalating via social media earlier this year, but incidents related to his interest in Cunningham began…
Man charged after being accused of stalking Sophie Cunningham
Man charged after being accused of stalking Sophie Cunningham
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An Indiana man was charged on allegations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media.
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Kevin Singh, 48, faces felony charges of stalking and intimidation, as well as a misdemeanor harassment charge.
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Kevin Singh was arrested Tuesday.
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Sophie Cunningham was first made aware of Singh's alleged online conduct in February.
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Singh's online behavior escalated in February and became increasingly threatening after he was contacted by team security.
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Singh allegedly sent numerous messages, including explicit messages, on the social media platform X in April.
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One of Singh's messages featured the text, "You're literally down the street from
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“threatening and explicit messages”
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“threatening and explicit messages”
→ messages that were described as threatening and explicit
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“continued messages”
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“became increasingly threatening”
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