False sexual accusations can be extremely damaging, and professional baseball player Brett Gardner found himself embroiled in such a situation. As he gears up for the 2020 Major League Baseball season, Gardner faced the challenge of obtaining a restraining order against a fan who has been overly fixated on him and has made unwarranted sexual allegations, resulting in his request to keep her away from him and his family, including banning her from all ballparks.
As reported by NJ.com, Gardner took legal action through a Bronx civil court to secure an order of protection against Gina Devasahayam. Devasahayam claims to be Gardner’s “future wife” and asserts that he communicates sexual “signals” to her from the baseball field.
According to the report, security personnel at George M. Steinbrenner Field were instructed not to allow Devasahayam entry due to her stalking behaviors. The 46-year-old individual attempted unauthorized entry into the visitors’ clubhouse at Camden Yards and filed a lawsuit against the Yankees, Gardner, and Major League Baseball after being removed from Yankee Stadium during the playoffs.
Devasahayam’s lawsuit, filled with peculiar claims, accuses the team of impeding her proximity to Gardner and accuses them of unauthorized access to her social media accounts, claiming theft of intellectual property.
Here’s a summary of some of the claims in her lawsuit:
- In a video, Devasahayam alleges that Gardner’s gestures in the dugout imply sexual interactions with her.
- She states that Gardner displays disappointment during games when she is not present and even suggests that an umpire ejected Gardner based on signals from her social media expressing displeasure toward him.
- Devasahayam asserts that after years of online interaction, she began attending games due to Gardner’s purported desire.
A quick glance at Devasahayam’s Twitter feed reveals her excessive preoccupation with Gardner, showcasing her unhealthy fixation.
Amidst claims that she is being portrayed negatively by the league, Devasahayam believes Gardner desires her presence, despite his efforts, along with the team, to prevent her proximity.
Devasahayam insists on the existence of romantic and sexual signals between her and Gardner, emphasizing their evolving relationship from these interactions despite pushback from the team and league officials.
