Overview
- Hamby posted a screenshot of the racist message on Aug. 24 that included the sender’s phone number and asked followers to identify it.
- Internet users traced the number within hours and alerted Acclaro Medical, prompting the company to suspend the worker on Aug. 25 and open an investigation.
- Acclaro confirmed to USA TODAY on Sept. 1 that the employee is no longer with the company.
- The WNBA issued a statement on Sept. 2 condemning the abuse and announcing the individual will be permanently banned from league games and events.
- The episode follows similar recent attacks on WNBA players and highlights unresolved concerns about how players’ personal contact information is obtained and how employers and the league enforce conduct rules.