Florida AG threatens assault charges against WNBA players after foul incident
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 10:20 AM
Last updated Aug 12, 2026
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned WNBA players he would charge them with assault if they harm Sophie Cunningham. This statement follows a flagrant foul by Chicago Sky player DiJonai Carrington that left Cunningham injured during a nationally televised game. Uthmeier's comments were framed in the context of Cunningham's recent controversial remarks regarding transgender athletes. Cunningham’s comments have sparked significant media attention, with support and criticism from various sectors, including opposing teams and social media. Uthmeier clarified his stance the following day, specifying that he meant assault and battery.
- •Uthmeier warned of legal repercussions for players in Florida.
- •Cunningham was injured by a flagrant foul from Carrington.
- •The incident occurred during a game broadcast on ESPN.
- •Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes prompted backlash.
- •No WNBA teams are based in Florida.
- 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — ‘The WNBA knows better than to play games down here in Florida’: Attorney General issues warning to WNBA
- 7:01 AMYahoo Sports — Florida AG James Uthmeier says he’d charge WNBA players for assault after foul on Sophie Cunningham
- 1:17 PMThe Hill — Florida attorney general threatens charges after Cunningham is fouled in WNBA game - The Hill
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Florida’s AG Threatens Assault Charges Against WNBA Players After Sophie Cunningham Gets Flagrant Fouled
"Over the weekend, Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington ignited a flurry of conversation and outrage after her hard foul against Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham, which led to her ejection. The incident spread so much that even the Florida Attorney General weighed in. In a post on social media, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned…
"Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) threatened to charge WNBA players with assault after a hard foul against star Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham over the weekend. Cunningham has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks over her commen…
"Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened hard-fouling WNBA players after DiJonai Carrington’s foul on Sophie Cunningham. Carrington made headlines over the weekend for an apparent ‘clothesline’ on Cunningham during the Chicago Sky vs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 10:20 AM‘The WNBA knows better than to play games down here in Florida’: Attorney General issues warning to WNBA
Over the weekend, Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington ignited a flurry of conversation and outrage after her hard foul against Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham, which led to her ejection. The incident spread so much that even the Florida Attorney General weighed in. In a post on social media, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned…
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 7:01 AMFlorida AG James Uthmeier says he’d charge WNBA players for assault after foul on Sophie Cunningham
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened hard-fouling WNBA players after DiJonai Carrington’s foul on Sophie Cunningham. Carrington made headlines over the weekend for an apparent ‘clothesline’ on Cunningham during the Chicago Sky vs.
- The HillAug 10, 2026, 1:17 PMFlorida attorney general threatens charges after Cunningham is fouled in WNBA game - The Hill
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier (R) threatened to charge WNBA players with assault after a hard foul against star Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham over the weekend. Cunningham has been at the center of controversy in recent weeks over her commen…
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 5:44 PMFlorida’s AG Threatens Assault Charges Against WNBA Players After Sophie Cunningham Gets Flagrant Fouled
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned WNBA players he will charge them with assault and battery if they dare clobber Sophie Cunningham on his watch.
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