UPDATED 06/06/19 3:30 p.m. ET: Tristan Warkentin has been arrested by Toronto polie for crude comments he on camera made about Ayeasha Curry, TMZ reports. He was reportedly arrested for criminal mischief, a charge based on the fact that he made the comments knowing they would air on live television. Warkentin's court date has been set for July 11.
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The Toronto fan that made sexually aggressive comments about Ayesha Curry claims to be receiving death threats since publicly apologizing.
Following Game 2 of the NBA Finals, Toronto's CP24 News spoke with the Raptors faithful about the atmosphere outside of the arena in an area dubbed "Jurassic Park." When given the opportunity to describe the feeling on camera, one fan decided to berate Steph Curry's wife.
"It was unreal and I just want to let everyone know: Ayesha Curry, we're going to f**k her right in the p***y," he exclaimed into the camera.
Following the incident, reporter, Kelly Linehan, filed an official complaint with the Toronto police. The authorities then launched a criminal investigation to find the suspect. Shortly after, an Ottawa area salesman Tristan Warkentin disclosed to the Toronto Sun that he was the culprit.
"I’m not in a position to defend myself in terms of what happened. I am sure you understand the influence of alcohol," Warkentin explained during an interview with the publication. "To be honest I don’t even remember being there but I am responsible for my own actions at the end of the day... [I] am not sitting here claiming victim."
Warkentin went on to say that he planned to reach out to Curry's family who have roots in the Toronto area. Although he admitted to the "disgraceful," and "alcohol-influenced situation," viewers were still upset. According to Warkentin, he has allegedly received death threats since owning up to his actions. While there is no proof of these threats, the Sun urged its readers to let the authorities properly handle the situation. It also seems as though Warkentin feels like the media blew things out of proportion.
"I think I’m today’s dirt and you guys are rolling with it," he stated. "That’s your job, I respect that."
Toronto Police have launched an investigation into the situation, but there is no word on what actions they might take. Warkentin's lawyer anticipates no criminal charges will be filed against his client.
"Realistically, at the end of the day there is not going to be any trouble other than the backlash and the repercussions of my actions," his attorney explained. "There (are) no criminal charges that can be laid because of what happened. Does that make it any less wrong? Absolutely not."
