US Man Charged With Stalking WNBA Star Caitlin Clark

On January 25, 2023, 32-year-old John Sperry III was arrested and charged with stalking Caitlin Clark, a star player for the Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team.

According to court documents, Sperry began contacting Clark in August 2022 through social media, email, text messages, and phone calls. Clark did not respond to any of his messages, but Sperry continued to send them, often several times a day. He also showed up at the University of Iowa campus on multiple occasions and attempted to meet with Clark.

Sperry has been charged with one felony count of stalking and one aggravated misdemeanor count of harassment. The stalking charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, while the harassment charge carries a maximum penalty of two years.

Caitlin Clark's perspective: Clark has expressed fear and concern about Sperry's behavior. She has said that she does not know Sperry and that she has never had any contact with him.

John Sperry III's perspective: Sperry has not yet entered a plea, and his attorney has not commented on the charges. However, Sperry has previously stated that he believes Clark is interested in him and that he is not stalking her.

The evidence against Sperry includes:

According to the National Center for Victims of Crime, stalking is a serious problem that affects millions of Americans each year. Women are more likely to be stalked than men, and young women are especially vulnerable.

Stalking can have a devastating impact on victims. Victims of stalking may experience fear, anxiety, depression, andPTSD.

The arrest of John Sperry III is a reminder that stalking is a serious crime. It is important to be aware of the signs of stalking and to take steps to protect yourself if you are being stalked.

If you are being stalked, there are a number of things you can do:

Stalking is a serious crime, and it is important to take steps to protect yourself if you are being stalked.