Fan wrongly ID’d as ‘Phillies Karen’ who snatched home run ball from boy sets record straight in hilarious post: ‘I’m a Red Sox fan’

Cheryl Richardson-Wagner says she’s not the hated Karen who snatched a boy’s home run ball – despite viral online condemnations.
Cheryl Richardson-Wagner, a mother of two from Ohio, found herself at the center of a social media storm after a video circulated online showing a woman named Karen snatching a boy’s home run ball at a baseball game. Despite the viral outrage directed at her, Richardson-Wagner has come forward to set the record straight.
Clarifying the Misunderstanding
In a statement released on her social media accounts, Richardson-Wagner explained that she was not the person depicted in the viral video. She emphasized that she would never engage in such behavior and expressed her dismay at being wrongly identified as the infamous Karen.
Addressing the Online Condemnations
Richardson-Wagner expressed her gratitude for the support she has received from friends and family who knew the truth about her character. She acknowledged the power of social media to spread misinformation and urged for greater caution and fact-checking before jumping to conclusions.
Moving Forward
Despite the online backlash, Richardson-Wagner remains resilient and is focused on moving forward from this incident. She hopes that her story serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of online shaming and the importance of verifying information before sharing it.