Beginning in March 2024, a woman identified in court documents as Victim 1 and her family member, Victim 2, began receiving threatening phone calls and text messages demanding $150,000 and warning they were not safe.
Women in the UK face a daunting reality where everyday activities such as grocery shopping or social outings can become tainted by anxiety due to stalking. The pervasive fear impacts their perception of safety and autonomy in both public and private spaces.
The defendants allegedly plotted to harass and interfere with an individual who criticized the actions of the People's Republic of China while exercising their constitutionally protected free speech rights within the United States of America.
"HYBE will take a zero-tolerance approach to the criminal activity of commoditizing and trading artists' personal information, holding those responsible accountable to the fullest extent of the law."
Katie Boulter reflects on her experiences as a well-known athlete, highlighting the duality of fame with significant achievements and unsettling encounters with obsessive fans.