Overview

• Charles Burgess, 32, of Dayton, Ohio, was arrested in New York over an Aug. 5 incident at the Liberty–Wings game and was arraigned on multiple charges, including assault.
• Police said the thrown object struck a 12-year-old girl in the leg, causing pain but not requiring hospitalization.
• Burgess surrendered after driving from Ohio, pleaded not guilty, and was released pending a December court date, according to his lawyer.
• Investigators said they identified Burgess using Barclays Center surveillance video, Ticketmaster entry records, and Ohio DMV data.
• At least three arrests have followed similar incidents in several cities as the WNBA enforces ejections and minimum one-year bans, and prosecutors examine potential organizers tied to online promotion.