Social media users are voicing their support for Gayle King, a host for CBS This Morning, who has recently received death threats in light of a recent interview with former WNBA champion Lisa Leslie. In the interview, King asked if the rape allegations against Kobe Bryant complicate the legacy of the NBA legend, or whether the entire situation should be left in the past. Leslie responded by saying it did not complicate his legacy “at all”—and apparently many fans agree: after the interview, many criticized King for bringing up the issue, including Snoop Dogg.
Since the interview, King has said that her words were taken “out of context”, and longtime friend Oprah Winfrey said King has received “death threats”. In response, many have gone to social media using the #IStandWithGayle to voice their support for King, speaking out against “hate-filled language and death threats”.