RAPE CASE. NFL boud super player for a rape suspect accused for the second time
A former trainer has accused New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown of rape.
Britney Taylor says Brown physically attacked her on three events, as per a claim documented Tuesday in the Southern Region of Florida.
The allegations have been refuted by Brown. Darren Heitner, a legal counselor addressing Brown, told The Related Press his client plans to countersue.
Heitner said in a statement, “He will pursue all legal remedies to not only clear his name but also to protect other professional athletes from false accusations.”
Heitner said Brown and Taylor had “a consensual individual relationship.”
The New York Times initially announced about the claim.
The AP doesn’t ordinarily distinguish individuals who say they are survivors of rape except if they approach openly, however Taylor was recognized in the government claim and was cited in an explanation given by her legal counselor, David Haas.
“As an assault casualty of Antonio Brown, choosing to stand up has been an inconceivably hard choice,” Taylor said. ” I have tracked down strength in my confidence, my family, and from the records of different overcomers of rape. Standing up eliminates the disgrace that I have felt for as long as year and puts it on the individual liable for my assault.”
Taylor additionally said in the proclamation she will help out the NFL and some other offices.
A representative for the NFL declined to remark, yet the Nationalists said the association told the group it will send off an examination.
The Patriots said in a statement, “We are aware of the civil lawsuit that was filed earlier today against Antonio Brown, as well as the response by Antonio’s representatives.” These allegations are very serious to us. Under no situation does this association excuse sexual viciousness or attack. The association has informed us that they will examine. We will have no further remark while that examination happens.”
The 31-year-old Brown, a Miami local, was delivered by Oakland last week in the wake of conflicting with the group all through instructional course. He consented to an agreement with New Britain on Saturday yet still can’t seem to play for the Loyalists.
Brown and Taylor met through a Cooperation of Christian Competitors bunch at Focal Michigan College, as indicated by the claim.
Taylor said Brown contacted her through Facebook in June 2017 and asked the previous acrobat for assist with working on his solidarity and adaptability.
Brown allegedly sexually assaulted Taylor on two separate training trips to Pittsburgh and Florida that same month, according to the lawsuit. The suit incorporates what it says are instant messages from Earthy colored boasting about the subsequent attack.
Taylor says in the suit she then, at that point, cut off attaches with Brown. However, she consented to work with him again after she says he was sorry and consented to give inn facilities to each preparing trip.
As per the claim, Taylor and Brown were in Miami in May 2018 when he assaulted her in a room at his home. Taylor says she yelled “no” and “stop,” yet Brown rejected.
Heitner said in his proclamation Taylor welcomed herself to join Brown and his companions on an evening to remember, and afterward hit on Brown before they participated in consensual sex at his home.
Brown was drawn nearer by Taylor in 2017, as per Heitner, about making a $1.6 million interest in a business project. However, he declined.
Heitner said Taylor contacted Brown again last year, and she ventured out to his homes on numerous events. Heitner said she requested passes to a Pittsburgh Steelers game.
“Mr. Brown, whose difficult work and commitment to his art has permitted him to ascend to the highest point of his calling, will not be the casualty of what he accepts to be a cash get,” Heitner said in his explanation.
Brown was initially exchanged from Pittsburgh to Oakland in the offseason. Yet, an odd foot injury, battle with the NFL over his protective cap, skipped rehearses, numerous fines, a disagreement with senior supervisor Mike Mayock and his web-based entertainment presents eventually drove on the choice to deliver him.
Hours after the Raiders let him go, Brown agreed to a deal with the defending Super Bowl champions, granting his request.