Former White House Champion of Change Cody McDavis Charged with Stalking and Assault

Cody McDavis, a former Division I basketball player and attorney who received a White House Champion of Change award from former President Barack Obama for his work against gender‑based violence, has been charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors for a year‑long campaign of stalking, intimidation and physical abuse against his girlfriend.

Los Angeles County Superior Court documents allege that between July 2025 and June 2026 McDavis repeatedly followed, harassed and beat his partner, prompting a bail recommendation of $550,000 and an arraignment scheduled for September 2. The case highlights a stark contrast between his public advocacy for banning athletes with histories of violence and the alleged crimes he is now accused of committing.