BREAKING: Washington Commanders Respond To Sexual Assault Allegations Of Recently Acquired Player.
The Washington Commanders issued a statement following reports of an allegation of sexual assault against a player the team signed via free agency in March. The sexual assault allegations were tied to the player’s time with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Two women are suitor Brandon McManus.
As previously discussed by Sean Labar on GH, ESPN is reporting two women are suing kicker Brandon McManus for allegedly sexually assaulting them during the Jaguars flight to London last season:
“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.”
Washington Commanders release a statement.
The Commanders have decided to speak out on the report. Per Adam Schefter with ESPN, the Commanders are aware of the civil lawsuit and are working with the league and McManus’ representation:
“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.”
