Sophie Cunningham Hires Round‑the‑Clock Security After Growing Threats
After a Marion County stalking charge Sophie Cunningham has hired 24/7 private security to protect her from a rising number of threats tied to her heightened public profile.
Overview
- Sophie Cunningham said on her No Hesitation podcast this week that she has engaged private security who will travel with her around the clock starting next week.
- Cunningham told another podcast she believes the FBI is monitoring roughly 20 people in connection with threats to her safety, a claim the agency has not confirmed.
- Marion County prosecutors charged Kevin Singh in June with felony stalking and intimidation and court documents say Cunningham reported nightmares and increased homebound behavior because of unwanted contact.
- Independent Mondo Metrics data show Cunningham led WNBA players in Instagram engagement in 2026 with about 8.3 million engagements, evidence that her controversial comments on transgender athletes have boosted both attention and commercial interest.
- The Indiana Fever’s recent front‑office departures have left Cunningham’s unrestricted free‑agent future unresolved and give a new general manager a central role in weighing her on‑court value against the franchise’s reputational and safety challenges.