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LeBron James says ‘my family is safe’ after man caught on grounds of his Los Angeles home
A man was arrested on the grounds of LeBron James’s Los Angeles home on Friday night and charged with felony stalking. Police were called over a suspected burglary but said the man had not entered the house and was unarmed; the incident matters because James’s family could have been at the property.
James said his family was safe and that they were still looking into what happened. Nobody was home at the time, as James was travelling with the Philadelphia 76ers; he later scored 22 points in a 127-122 win over Chicago. Police have not named the suspect, and the case remains under review; a conviction could carry up to three years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
In short
- A man was arrested on the grounds of James’s Los Angeles home.
- Police charged him with felony stalking.
- James said his family was safe; nobody was home.
Explained simply
LeBron James is a professional basketball player who has spent much of his career in Los Angeles, where he plays for the Lakers. He is one of the most widely known athletes in the United States, and his home and family have drawn public attention.
Stalking is repeated or unwanted conduct that causes concern for a person’s safety; a felony is a serious criminal charge in the United States. The case concerns what the man is alleged to have done on the grounds of James’s home, and the legal process will determine how it is treated.