Chicago 2024-07-02 Chicago - Last update images today Chicago Steven Kwan Homers, Takes Over As Majors' Leading Hitter As Guardians Roll Over White Sox 8-4 The WBC has expelled boxing star Ryan Garcia from any activity with the organization after he repeatedly used racial slurs against Black people and disparaged Muslims in comments livestreamed on social media. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman announced the penalty Thursday on the social media platform X. "We reject any form of discrimination," Sulaiman wrote. "I fear for Ryan well being as he has declined multiple attempts for our help with mental health and substance abuse." It wasn't immediately clear what sanctions the WBC would take against Garcia, who is serving a one-year suspension from the New York State Athletic Commission after a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug ostarine. That suspension is retroactive to Garcia's April 20 decision victory over Devin Haney, which was overturned to a no-contest. Garcia posted an apology of sorts on X. "I was trolling I want all the killing to stop," Garcia wrote. "I love everyone sorry if I offended you." It has been a tumultuous year for Garcia, 25, who was arrested on felony vandalism charges last month after a Beverly Hills hotel accused him of causing an estimated $15,000 in damage. In a statement released after the WBC announced its penalty, Garcia's family addressed his recent troubling behavior as well as his social media remarks, stating that they "do not align with his, or our family's, true character or beliefs." "Our family unequivocally does not support any statements [Garcia] has made regarding race or religion -- these do not reflect who Ryan truly is and how he was raised," the family's statement read. "Those who know Ryan can attest to this fact. Ryan has been open about his ongoing struggle with mental health over the years and as a family we are committed to ensuring and encouraging that he receives the necessary help to navigate this very challenging time and address both his immediate and long-term well-being." Information from The Associated Press was used in this report. Chicago 2024 DNC Lrg Ap22123400730375 Wide 6918f3941f742af1a9d56780bc658517de79b5e2 S1400 C100 NYE 2024 Chicago Gettyimages 584451600 Static Social FacebookPR 1200x630 EWF Chicago 2024 National Chicago Dnc 2024 ?resize=1200%2C675&quality=85&strip=all Chicago 2024 12 X 12 Wall Calendar By.webp Loop Chicagocity 2024 PR Image 2023 CAS Homepage 11 Chicago Skyline 1600x880 Chicago 2024 ?resize=1200%2C628&ssl=1 4 Scaled Cdao Chicago 2024 Register Now Experience By Sydney Gawlik For Lollapalooza 2021 SG108175 Scaled IMAGE ACTU AHR CHicago 2024 ?itok=fPBMJXwd A9a255ad39a366681ed94cfb03b9498326 Chicago.rsquare.w700 Banner Image Capture LkoJiSQjRNihwUq6YQKk 2024 Chicago Auto Show 20240209141557 Benjamin Rascoe 6uuBp6JqyH4 Unsplash Scaled E1672442799740 1080x675 U7XD4KYOKV5K2SXFZVMSS7C47Q &w=691 Chicago Cover Jan 2024 Chicago Own Cover 2024 Clear 83791036 4000152023343854 1879493313820622848 O 400 Ls 51Xho Q1KJL Election 2024 Democrats 7 1681224456 St. Regis Chicago Skyline 2018 Scaled Chicago 1024x1024