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CBS News
08-05-2025
- CBS News
Former Laker Byron Scott accused of sexually assaulting teen girl in 1987, lawsuit says
A woman is suing former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach Byron Scott, accusing him of sexually assaulting her during a team event at her high school in 1987, when he was 26 and she was 15. The lawsuit first filed in December 2022 and amended on May 1 accuses Scott of sexual battery and false imprisonment. Scott, 64, fought to have his name removed from court documents, but a judge denied his request to be identified only as "John Doe." The updated complaint named him publicly for the first time. During a visit from the Lakers, the alleged victim was attending summer classes at Campbell Hall High in Los Angeles when "she was sexually assaulted by Byron Scott in a locked janitor's closet in the high school gymnasium," according to the court filing. Scott was a Lakers player at the time. The lawsuit was filed in 2022 under a California law that temporarily allowed older cases to be filed for underage plaintiffs. That law required the defendant to remain anonymous until certain thresholds were crossed. Scott's attorney, Linda Bauermeister, said her client doesn't deny that sexual contact occurred, but maintains he thought the girl was of legal age. "Our client is devastated by this complaint," Bauermeister said in a statement Wednesday. "Our client believed the plaintiff to be over 18 and had no idea she would claim otherwise until 35 years later. He respects girls and women, and the claims have blindsided him and his family." Scott was married to his first wife, Anita Scott, at the time of the alleged assault. They had three children and divorced in 2014. The lawsuit said the alleged assault occurred in the summer of 1987 when the Lakers were at the school to film an instructional basketball video in the gym and meet with students, parents and faculty members. A judge ruled last August that Scott could be identified, and last week the plaintiffs' attorneys filed the amended complaint naming him. The suit also names Campbell Hall High, accusing school officials of negligence for failing to protect the girl. It demands a trial by jury and over $25,000 for damages including loss of earnings and attorney fees to be paid by Scott and the school. A message was sent Wednesday to school officials seeking comment on the lawsuit. Scott, a shooting guard, won NBA championships in 1985, 1987 and 1988 as part of the Lakers' "Showtime" era. He led the team in scoring with a career-best 21.7 points in 1987-88. Scott also played for the Indiana Pacers and then-Vancouver Grizzlies before returning to the Lakers for the 1996-97 season, his last as a player in the league. He was a valued mentor for a team that featured Shaquille O'Neal and 18-year-old rookie Kobe Bryant. Scott later was Bryant's head coach with the Lakers. He coached in the NBA from 1998 to 2016, including a head stint with the Lakers. He's currently coaching in the Philippines. Scott is currently married to Cece Gutierrez, who has appeared on the "Basketball Wives" reality show. The AP generally does not name victims of alleged sexual assault.
Fox News
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Fox News
Lakers great Byron Scott accused of sexually assaulting minor in 1987
Former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach Byron Scott is being sued by a woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her in 1987, when he was 26 and she was 15 years old. The woman claims the assault occurred at a team event at her Campbell Hall High School in Los Angeles. The suit was originally filed in December 2022, but it was amended on May 1 to accuse Scott of sexual battery and false imprisonment. The amendment names Scott in the complaint for the first time after he previously fought to be identified as "John Doe" in order to have his name removed from court documents. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON The lawsuit stated that the victim was in summer classes at Campbell Hall High School when "she was sexually assaulted by Byron Scott in a locked janitor's closet in the high school gymnasium," according to the Associated Press. The Lakers were at the high school in 1987 to film an instructional basketball video while meeting with students, parents and faculty members. LEBRON JAMES TO MISS MET GALA DESPITE BEING HONORARY CO-CHAIR Scott denied the allegations through his attorney, Linda Bauermeister, saying the woman was believed to be of legal age. "Our client is devastated by this complaint," Bauermeister said in a statement on Wednesday. "Our client believed the plaintiff to be over 18 and had no idea she would claim otherwise until 35 years later. He respects girls and women, and the claims have blindsided him and his family." Scott was married to his first wife at the time of the allegations. He was divorced in 2014. The lawsuit also accused Campbell Hall High School officials of negligence for failing to protect the plaintiff. The lawsuit requested a trial by jury as well as $25,000 in damages, including loss of earnings and attorney fees to be paid by Scott and the high school. Scott was part of three Lakers championships as a player. He spent 11 of his 14 NBA seasons with the storied organization, averaging 15.1 points, 3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game. Scott also played for the Indiana Pacers and the then-Vancouver Grizzlies. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP After his playing career, Scott had a lengthy coaching stint, serving as head coach of the New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers as well as the Lakers from 2014 to 2016. Scott continues to coach, leading a team in the Philippines. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Boston Globe
07-05-2025
- Sport
- Boston Globe
Lawsuit filed against former Lakers star Byron Scott over sexual assault allegations in 1987
Advertisement The lawsuit was filed in 2022 under a California law that temporarily allowed older cases to be filed for underage plaintiffs. That law required the defendant to remain anonymous until certain thresholds were crossed. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up Scott's attorney, Linda Bauermeister, said her client doesn't deny that sexual contact occurred, but maintains he thought the girl was of legal age. 'Our client is devastated by this complaint,' Bauermeister said in a statement Wednesday. 'Our client believed the plaintiff to be over 18 and had no idea she would claim otherwise until 35 years later. He respects girls and women, and the claims have blindsided him and his family.' Scott was married to his first wife, Anita Scott, at the time of the alleged assault. They had three children and divorced in 2014. Advertisement The lawsuit said the alleged assault occurred in the summer of 1987 when the Lakers were at the school to film an instructional basketball video in the gym and meet with students, parents, and faculty members. A judge ruled last August that Scott could be identified, and last week the plaintiffs' attorneys filed the amended complaint naming him. The suit also names Campbell Hall High, accusing school officials of negligence for failing to protect the girl. It demands a trial by jury and over $25,000 for damages including loss of earnings and attorney fees to be paid by Scott and the school. A message was sent Wednesday to school officials seeking comment on the lawsuit. Scott, a shooting guard, won NBA championships in 1985, 1987, and 1988 as part of the Lakers' 'Showtime' era. He led the team in scoring with a career-best 21.7 points in 1987-88. Scott also played for the Indiana Pacers and the then-Vancouver Grizzlies before returning to the Lakers for the 1996-97 season, his last as a player in the league. He was a valued mentor for a team that featured Shaquille O'Neal and 18-year-old rookie Kobe Bryant. Scott later was Bryant's head coach with the Lakers. He coached in the NBA from 1998 to 2016, including a head stint with the Lakers. He's currently coaching in the Philippines. Scott is currently married to Cece Gutierrez, who has appeared on the 'Basketball Wives' reality show. The AP generally does not name victims of alleged sexual assault.
National Post
07-05-2025
- National Post
Former Los Angeles Lakers star accused of sexually assaulting teen girl
Article content A woman is suing former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach Byron Scott, accusing him of sexually assaulting her during a team event at her high school in 1987, when he was 26 and she was 15. Article content The lawsuit first filed in December 2022 and amended on May 1 accuses Scott of sexual battery and false imprisonment. Article content Scott, 64, fought to have his name removed from court documents, but a judge denied his request to be identified only as 'John Doe.' The amendment complaint named him publicly for the first time. Article content Article content During a visit from the Lakers, the alleged victim was attending summer classes at Campbell Hall High in Los Angeles when 'she was sexually assaulted by Byron Scott in a locked janitor's closet in the high school gymnasium,' according to the court filing. Scott was a Lakers player at the time. Article content The lawsuit was filed in 2022 under a California law that temporarily allowed older cases to be filed for underage plaintiffs. That law required the defendant to remain anonymous until certain thresholds were crossed. Article content Scott's attorney, Linda Bauermeister, said her client doesn't deny that sexual contact occurred, but maintains he thought the girl was of legal age. Article content 'Our client is devastated by this complaint,' Bauermeister said in a statement Wednesday. 'Our client believed the plaintiff to be over 18 and had no idea she would claim otherwise until 35 years later. He respects girls and women, and the claims have blindsided him and his family.' Article content Scott was married to his first wife, Anita Scott, at the time of the alleged assault. They had three children and divorced in 2014. Article content The lawsuit said the alleged assault occurred in the summer of 1987 when the Lakers were at the school to film an instructional basketball video in the gym and meet with students, parents and faculty members. Article content Article content A judge ruled last August that Scott could be identified, and last week the plaintiffs' attorneys filed the amended complaint naming him. Article content The suit also names Campbell Hall High, accusing school officials of negligence for failing to protect the girl. It demands a trial by jury and over $25,000 for damages including loss of earnings and attorney fees to be paid by Scott and the school. A message was sent Wednesday to school officials seeking comment on the lawsuit. Article content Scott, a shooting guard, won NBA championships in 1985, 1987 and 1988 as part of the Lakers' 'Showtime' era. He led the team in scoring with a career-best 21.7 points in 1987-88. Article content Scott also played for the Indiana Pacers and then-Vancouver Grizzlies before returning to the Lakers for the 1996-97 season, his last as a player in the league. He was a valued mentor for a team that featured Shaquille O'Neal and 18-year-old rookie Kobe Bryant. Scott later was Bryant's head coach with the Lakers.
The Independent
07-05-2025
- The Independent
Lawsuit accuses former Los Angeles Lakers star Byron Scott of sexually assaulting teen girl in 1987
A woman is suing former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach Byron Scott, accusing him of sexually assaulting her during a team event at her high school in 1987, when he was 26 and she was 15. The lawsuit first filed in December 2022 and amended on May 1 accuses Scott of sexual battery and false imprisonment. Scott, 64, fought to have his name removed from court documents, but a judge denied his request to be identified only as 'John Doe." The amendment complaint named him publicly for the first time. During a visit from the Lakers, the alleged victim was attending summer classes at Campbell Hall High in Los Angeles when 'she was sexually assaulted by Byron Scott in a locked janitor's closet in the high school gymnasium," according to the court filing. Scott was a Lakers player at the time. The lawsuit was filed in 2022 under a California law that temporarily allowed older cases to be filed for underage plaintiffs. That law required the defendant to remain anonymous until certain thresholds were crossed. Scott's attorney, Linda Bauermeister, said her client doesn't deny that sexual contact occurred, but maintains he thought the girl was of legal age. 'Our client is devastated by this complaint," Bauermeister said in a statement Wednesday. "Our client believed the plaintiff to be over 18 and had no idea she would claim otherwise until 35 years later. He respects girls and women, and the claims have blindsided him and his family.' Scott was married to his first wife, Anita Scott, at the time of the alleged assault. They had three children and divorced in 2014. The lawsuit said the alleged assault occurred in the summer of 1987 when the Lakers were at the school to film an instructional basketball video in the gym and meet with students, parents and faculty members. A judge ruled last August that Scott could be identified, and last week the plaintiffs' attorneys filed the amended complaint naming him. The suit also names Campbell Hall High, accusing school officials of negligence for failing to protect the girl. It demands a trial by jury and over $25,000 for damages including loss of earnings and attorney fees to be paid by Scott and the school. A message was sent Wednesday to school officials seeking comment on the lawsuit. Scott, a shooting guard, won NBA championships in 1985, 1987 and 1988 as part of the Lakers' 'Showtime' era. He led the team in scoring with a career-best 21.7 points in 1987-88. Scott also played for the Indiana Pacers and then-Vancouver Grizzlies before returning to the Lakers for the 1996-97 season, his last as a player in the league. He was a valued mentor for a team that featured Shaquille O'Neal and 18-year-old rookie Kobe Bryant. Scott later was Bryant's head coach with the Lakers. He coached in the NBA from 1998 to 2016, including a head stint with the Lakers. He's currently coaching in the Philippines. Scott is currently married to Cece Gutierrez, who has appeared on the 'Basketball Wives' reality show. The AP generally does not name victims of alleged sexual assault.
