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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Zion Williamson Denies Shocking Sexual Assault Allegations And Announces Plans To Countersue
NBA star Zion Williamson has responded to shocking allegations outlined in a new lawsuit filed by a woman under the pseudonym Jane Doe, who claims he sexually assaulted, abused, and kidnapped her during their relationship. In a statement to TMZ Sports, Williamson's attorney fired back at the allegations of sexual assault against his client, labeling them "categorically false and reckless." The lawyer continued, "We take these allegations with the utmost seriousness, and we unequivocally deny them. The allegations contained in the complaint are categorically false and reckless. This is the plaintiff's third set of attorneys. This appears to be an attempt to exploit a professional athlete driven by a financial motive rather than any legitimate grievance." Elsewhere in his statement, Williamson's attorney claimed his client "never dated" the accuser. However, the attorney admitted the pair had a "consensual, casual relationship that began more than six years ago, when he was 18 years old." "That relationship ended years ago. At no point during or immediately after that relationship did the plaintiff raise any concerns. Only after the friendship ended did she begin demanding millions of dollars," they added. According to Williamson's attorney, the NBA star reported the "plaintiff's extortion attempts to law enforcement," and claims "an arrest warrant" was subsequently "issued in connection with that report." They added that they were more than "prepared to provide the court" with documentation supporting the facts of the case. Furthermore, Williamson's legal counsel said the Pelicans player plans to "file counterclaims and seek significant damages for this defamatory lawsuit." "While these allegations are false, we recognize the seriousness of the claims and welcome the opportunity to prove the truth in court. We are confident that the legal process will expose the truth and fully vindicate Mr. Williamson," the attorney said. The lawsuit alleges that on September 23, 2020, Doe was raped and assaulted by Williamson at his Beverly Hills home. In the legal documents, the accuser claimed the basketball player allegedly called her "stuck up" and a "b-tch" and told her she couldn't go to sleep "without having sex with him." She also claimed Williamson, now 24, allegedly proceeded to choke and scream at her for "talking too much" after forcibly pinning her down and sexually assaulting her. A month later, in October 2020, Doe said that another visit with Williamson allegedly went awry after she expressed her desire to visit friends in San Diego. The legal documents further state that Williamson allegedly assaulted her following this exchange and then took her phone and laptop, preventing her from seeking help. 'These two incidents were not isolated,' the lawsuit reads. 'Williamson continued to abuse, rape, assault, and batter Plaintiff in California and other states, including Louisiana and Texas, until the relationship ended in 2023.' Williamson isn't the only professional athlete being accused of allegedly assaulting a woman in a recent lawsuit. In April 2025, Super Bowl champion and media personality Shannon Sharpe was sued by a 23-year-old woman in a Nevada court who, through her attorney, claimed the NFL player was abusive and controlling. The negative attention following the lawsuit led to Sharpe stepping down from his role on ESPN's "First Take" and postponing his "Nightcap" podcast tour until the summer of 2026. The athlete's attorney also addressed the claims in a statement and said Sharpe and his accuser were in a consensual relationship, one that reportedly involved roleplay. Sharpe's lawyer also released alleged text messages between his client and the accuser to "clearly indicate the nature of their relationship." His legal team continued, "These messages are just a sampling of a broader pattern of graphic, sexual communications initiated by [Doe]. The evidence paints a clear picture: this was a consensual, adult relationship that included role-playing, sexual language, and fantasy scenarios explicitly requested by [Doe]." In a video statement, Sharpe also directly addressed the allegations, vowing to defend himself against the damning claims. He finished by thanking his family, fans, and friends for their "overwhelming and ongoing support."
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
NBA Star Zion Williamson Accused of Raping, Kidnapping and Terrorizing Woman in Explosive Lawsuit
NBA star Zion Williamson is being accused of rape and kidnapping in a new lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she dated the power forward when he was a basketball star at Duke. He has strongly denied the claim in a statement from his lawyer. In court documents obtained by TMZ Sports, the woman, who filed the suit in Los Angeles Superior Court as a Jane Doe, claims she began dating Williamson in 2018. But some two years later, after Williamson was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA Draft, Doe claims Williamson raped her and assaulted her in Southern California. The woman alleges the incident happened on Sept. 23, 2020, when she visited his home in Beverly Hills. TMZ Sports reports that the woman tried to go to sleep but Williamson allegedly wasn't having it, calling her a "stuck up b--ch" and that "she could not go to sleep without having sex with him." Williamson then allegedly pinned her down and sexually assaulted her. Shortly after, Doe claims Williamson choked her and screamed at her. She also claimed Williamson reeked of booze. The woman claims in the lawsuit that the alleged incidents happened when Williamson was drunk or high on cocaine. Doe claims Williamson terrorized her on numerous occasions after that, from allegedly pointing a loaded gun to her head and raping her in California and Louisiana. She claims the NBA star also threatened to kill her parents. "These two incidents were not isolated," the lawsuit states, per TMZ Sports. "[He] continued to abuse, rape, assault, and batter Plaintiff in California and other states, including Louisiana and Texas, until the relationship ended in 2023." In a statement released by his lawyer, Williamson strongly denied the claims, calling them an "attempt to exploit a professional athlete driven by financial motive." He went on to say the two had never dated, although they had a "consensual casual relationship." Williamson claims that after the friendship ended, she began seeking money from him. See his full statement below: NBA Star Zion Williamson Accused of Raping, Kidnapping and Terrorizing Woman in Explosive Lawsuit first appeared on Men's Journal on May 30, 2025
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
WNBA legend Candace Parker downplays Caitlin Clark's rough on-court treatment
WNBA Legend Candace Parker Says Caitlin Clark's Tough Treatment Is No Surprise: 'Star Players Aren't Ever Treated Fairly'/ Image composite: Instagram, File (AP) As debate swirls around how Caitlin Clark is being handled on the court, WNBA legend Candace Parker has weighed in with a clear and candid take: the physical play Clark is facing isn't out of the ordinary, it's the price of stardom. Speaking to TMZ Sports in Beverly Hills this week, the three-time WNBA champion and two-time league MVP responded to claims that Clark has been unfairly roughed up during her short WNBA career. Parker didn't sugarcoat it. 'Star players aren't ever treated fairly,' Parker told TMZ Sports. While she didn't elaborate further, the message was direct. In Parker's view, hard fouls and heightened physicality come with being a marquee name. And for someone who has carried that weight herself, she sees Clark's treatment not as unfair, but as expected. Still, Parker made it clear that she respects Clark's game. She spoke highly of the 22-year-old Indiana Fever guard's early accomplishments, especially how quickly Clark has begun matching some of Parker's own on-court milestones. 'It's awesome,' Parker said. 'It's great. I think she has so many more years to come of greatness. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo So it's been good watching her play.' Clark has already recorded three triple-doubles in her WNBA career, matching Parker's own mark, despite having only entered the league last year following a historic college run at Iowa. Visibility comes with pressure Clark's meteoric rise has made her one of the most visible figures in the league. As the face of the Indiana Fever and a national draw for the WNBA, her presence on the court attracts both attention and, increasingly, contact. Many fans and media voices have questioned whether Clark is being unfairly targeted by opposing players, or if referees should be offering more protection. But for Parker, the answer is straightforward: it's part of what comes with the role. Physicality, she suggests, is a rite of passage for players who stand out. Fever feeling the impact of Clark's absence While the debate continues off the court, Clark herself has been sidelined with a left quadriceps injury she sustained in a game against the New York Liberty. She's expected to miss at least two weeks. Her absence was felt immediately. Without Clark, the Fever fell 83–77 to the Washington Mystics in their most recent game. Indiana had started strong, leading much of the first half. But Washington turned the tide late in the second quarter and never looked back. The Mystics were led by Shakira Austin, who scored 13 points in the win. The result dropped Indiana's early-season record to 2–3 (.400) and moved Washington into third place in the Eastern Conference standings, overtaking the Fever. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Keyshawn Johnson sues NFL Agent Chris Ellison for not paying $1 million as finder's fees
(Image via Getty: Keyshawn Johnson) A decade-long twist of tale! So, former WR Keyshawn Johnson brought clients for NFL Agent Chris Ellison. Over ten years, Chris Ellison did not pay one-third of the 3% that Ellison made on the four particular players' salaries to Keyshawn Johnson. The players are San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir, Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, Atlanta Falcons cornerback Mike Huges, and Green Bay Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs. As a result, the Super Bowl Champion, Keyshawn Johnson, filed a lawsuit against NFL Agent Chris Ellison. Keyshawn Johnson pushed players to be represented by NFL Agent Chris Ellison for 10 long years TMZ Sports was the first one to report it. On May 28, TMZ Sports wrote that Johnson said in his suit, which was filed in Los Angeles last week, that he and Ellison struck a deal about a decade ago in which the former New York Jets star agreed to push players to be represented by Ellison in exchange for a portion of the NFL contract the athletes received. Chris Ellison owes Keyshawn Johnson over $962,335 as finder's fees Based on the agreement between FOX Sports 1's daily studio show, SPEAK's co-host, Keyshawn Johnson, and the NFL Agent, Chris Ellison, Ellison should have paid $962,335 to Johnson, but he has not done that yet. And, so, Johnson has sued Ellison to acquire $1 million as finder's fees. NFL Agent Chris Ellison denies claims made by Super Bowl Champion Keyshawn Johnson When TMZ Sports tried to get in touch with Ellison, the NFL Agent said he denied all of the claims made by Keyshawn Johnson in the lawsuit. A year ago, Keyshawn Johnson congratulated NFL Agent Chris Ellison for being real with his client Jaylon Johnson Back in March 2024, Keyshawn Johnson congratulated NFL Agent Chris Ellison for being real with his client (Jaylon Johnson, cornerback for the Chicago Bears) and not being an agent for fake numbers! On March 2024, Mike Florio of NBC Sports reported that Jaylon Johnson could have made $19.8 million, fully guaranteed, for 2024. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Santo Tome (ver precio) Verisure Undo Instead, he traded it in for a $76 million, four-year deal with $54 million guaranteed. The deal averages $19 million. Johnson could have made $19.8 million this year end(2024) if tagged again in 2025, $23.76 million. That's $43.56 million over two years. The convention when it comes to turning a franchise tag into a long-term deal is to ensure the first two years of the tag are fully guaranteed at signing. Maybe it is. Maybe the deal is front-loaded. For now, however, there are real questions about whether Johnson got fair value for trading in the $19.8 million tag for 2024 and the availability of a 20-percent raise if tagged again. Also Read: Romance in Sports Realm: Cleveland Browns DE Myles Garrett is dating Olympic gold medalist Chloe Kim | NFL News - Times of India Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘You owe me $1 million': Keyshawn Johnson takes NFL agent to court over secret referral deal
Keyshawn Johnson and Chris Elliso/ Instagram, File (AP) Former NFL wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Keyshawn Johnson has filed a $1 million lawsuit against sports agent Chris Ellison, alleging the agent failed to pay him agreed-upon referral fees for directing professional football players to Ellison for representation. The lawsuit was filed last week in Los Angeles and was obtained by TMZ Sports. Johnson claims the two had a verbal agreement dating back roughly ten years. Under the alleged terms, Johnson would refer NFL prospects to Ellison, who would then represent them. In return, Johnson says he was entitled to a portion of Ellison's agent fees—specifically, one-third of Ellison's standard three percent commission on the players' contracts. In the lawsuit, Johnson cites four NFL players he claims to have steered toward Ellison for representation: Deommodore Lenoir, cornerback, San Francisco 49ers Jaylon Johnson, cornerback, Chicago Bears Mike Hughes, cornerback, Atlanta Falcons Romeo Doubs, wide receiver, Green Bay Packers Johnson alleges that Ellison has not honored the agreement in each of these cases. According to court filings, Johnson is seeking $962,335 in total, his calculated share of the commissions Ellison has earned through representing the four athletes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Roar into Style! Leopard Print Slim Fitting Dress! Undo Unleash Your Wild Side: Leopard Print Slim Dress! Undo Level Up Your Look: Men Tracksuit with Hoodie! Undo Get the Look: Rhinestone Juicy Sweatsuit - Shop Modefash! Undo Complete Your Look: Women's 3-Piece Sweatsuit - Undo Chic Comfort! Women's 3-Piece Sweatsuit. Undo Shop Exclusive Deals & Save Big! Undo Modefash: Ultimate Comfort - Men's Tracksuit with Hoodie! Undo Sparkle & Shine: Trending Rhinestone Juicy Sweatsuit! Undo Don't Miss Out! Exclusive Deals at Undo Chris Ellison has rejected all of Johnson's allegations. Speaking to TMZ Sports, the agent denied the claims outright but declined to provide any further detail regarding his defense. Keyshawn Johnson, who played in the NFL from 1996 to 2006 and won a Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, has remained active in the football world after retirement. He's built a significant media presence and is also known for mentoring young athletes, including high school and college football players, helping them navigate their paths toward professional careers. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
