Sophie Cunningham Claims FBI Is Monitoring 20 Stalkers for Her Safety

Erica Denhoff/Cal Sport Media/Newscom/The Mega AgencySophie Cunningham claims the FBI is watching around 20 people out of concern for her safety.The Indiana Fever guard has quickly become one of the most popular players in the WNBA. Rising threats are an unfortunate addition to her fame.Cunningham’s spoke with Theo Von on his This Past Weekend podcast. She opened up about receiving negative and unwanted attention.Max Siker/Image of Sport/Newscom/The Mega Agency“We’ll have to check if I’m even allowed to say this,” she said. “I like have I think 20 I think people kind of that the FBI are watching for me. Me alone”She did not elaborate on the specifics of the agency’s involvement or who was being watched. Cunningham added that she is grateful to have such a strong fan base, even though it comes with a downside.“People are going to know who you are, and that’s a really great thing,” she said.“We do have a lot of stalkers. I know I do,” the athlete told Von. “And like that’s a negative side of things that people don’t think about. And so you do want to feel secure.”Cunningham’s shared she felt supported by the Fever’s security arrangements. She emphasized the importance of player protection.“I know, like, we keep saying that, but like it’s a huge — it’s a big deal,” she said.Read More From InTouch WeeklyKendall Jenner Slams Cancel Culture Impact on 'The Kardashians'Khloe Kardashian Wants Her Future Partner to Be 'Open' to Plastic Surgery: 'Don't Judge Me'Savannah Chrisley’s Future Brother-in-Law Warns Her About Fiance Jason Galanis: 'Biggest Con Yet'This story Sophie Cunningham Claims FBI Is Monitoring 20 Stalkers for Her Safety first appeared on InTouch Weekly. Follow InTouch Weekly on Yahoo so you don’t miss what’s coming next.