The lawyer of Washington Commanders kicker Brandon McManus released a statement Monday evening responding to the lawsuit brought by two women against McManus and the Jacksonville Jaguars. McManus’ attorneys believe the sexual assault allegations against the kicker are an extortion attempt.
Washington Commanders kicker Brandon McManus is being sued
As previously discussed on GH, McManus is being sued for alleged sexual assault against two women. The Jaguars are also being sued:
“Two women are suing kicker Brandon McManus and the Jaguars organization, alleging that McManus sexually assaulted them during the team’s overseas flight to London last year, according to court documents obtained by ESPN.
The two women — identified as Jane Doe I and James Doe II in the lawsuit filed Friday night in Duval County Circuit Civil Court — accuse McManus of rubbing himself against them and grinding against them. They also accuse the Jaguars of failing to supervise McManus and failing to create a safe environment for staff serving the team.
They’re seeking in excess of $1 million and are demanding a jury trial.
A statement from McManus or his attorney is likely to be released later Monday, a source told ESPN. The Jaguars declined to comment through a team spokesman. ESPN has also reached out to McManus’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus.”
The Commanders released a statement Monday afternoon
“Earlier today, we were made aware of the civil lawsuit filed on May 24 against Brandon McManus. We take allegations of this nature very seriously and are looking into the matter. We have been in communication with the League Office and Brandon’s representation, and will reserve further comment at this time.”
McManus’ representation responds to the allegations
Statement from Brett R. Gallaway, Partner, McLaughlin & Stern, on behalf of Brandon McManus:
“To be clear, these are absolutely fictitious and demonstrably false allegations made as part of a campaign to defame and disparage a talented and well-respected NFL player. We intend to aggressively defend Brandon’s rights and integrity and clear his name by showing what these claims truly are – an extortion attempt.”
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