Updated 4h ago · Crime
LeBron James Stalking Suspect Claims to Be His Son
Los Angeles police arrested a man for stalking Friday night after he was spotted on LeBron James' property.
- 9 p.m. Friday: security saw the man on a camera and called police.
- The man told officers he believes he is James' son.
- He did not enter the house, law enforcement sources said.
- James was in Ohio, playing for the 76ers against the Cavaliers.
Why it matters: No one was hurt, and James was away from home. The arrest still puts a stalking allegation on record against the intruder.
- Private security, not a neighbor or passerby, spotted the man first.
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Center coverage, 4 sources: The center treats it as a celebrity security story, with the man's claim to be James' son as the unusual detail.
TMZ2dLeBron James: Man Arrested for Stalking on L.A. Property, Said He Believes He's His SonESPN1dMan arrested on stalking charges at LeBron's home in Los AngelesHeavy2d76ers Star LeBron James’ Home Draws Police After Alleged Stalker Makes Bizarre ClaimPennLive2dLeBron's alleged stalker claims to be NBA star's son
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Daily Mail4hLeBron James breaks silence after alleged stalker was 'arrested at his LA mansion and claimed he was NBA icon's son'New York Post5hLeBron James addresses family's safety after stalker arrested at LA homeOutKick1dSuspect who reportedly claimed to be LeBron James' son arrested for stalking at star's LA home, LAPD saysThe Sun2dMan claiming to be LeBron James’ son is arrested for stalking NBA star at his home
What’s next: Police took a stalking report. Prosecutors have not announced any charges.
- Who is the suspect, and has he contacted James or his family before?
- Will prosecutors file stalking or trespassing charges?
- Has James or his representatives commented on the incident?
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