A 37-year-old man from Huntingdale has been arrested for allegedly sending racist messages to a National Basketball League player's social media account. Victims of the abuse include Montrezl Harrell, a former NBA player. The charges involve using a communication service to menace, harass, or offend. The arrest follows an incident at a match that led to fans being ejected. Basketball Australia celebrated the arrest as a landmark moment in the efforts against social media abuse in sports, highlighting the importance of collaboration with police.
Basketball Australia has stated that the arrest represents a landmark moment in the battle against social media abuse directed at athletes. The organization expressed pride in effectively collaborating with Victoria Police, marking a significant step in tackling racial abuse in sports.
The arrested individual is accused of sending racial abuse messages to a professional NBL player through social media, leading to his charge under laws governing harassment and menacing behavior.
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