Patriots Huge Receiver Antonio Brown Accused Of Rape
A number of retailers are reporting that newly signed New England Patriots large receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of raping a girl, in accordance with a federal lawsuit filed Tuesday within the Southern District of Florida.
Britney Taylor — who labored as a private coach for Brown — in accordance with the lawsuit, was sexually assaulted on three separate events. Twice in June 2017 and once more in Might 2018.
Brown has denied each allegation made by Taylor by an announcement from his lawyer, Darren Heitner.
“Mr. Brown denies each allegation within the lawsuit. He’ll pursue all authorized cures to not solely clear his identify however to additionally shield different skilled athletes in opposition to false accusations.”
ESPN’s Josina Anderson spoke to Heitner and confirms that Brown is denying all allegations and can search all authorized recourse to clear his identify.
The three incidents Taylor alleges within the lawsuit are graphic and disturbing.
Throughout a coaching session in June 2017, the swimsuit claims Brown uncovered himself and kissed her with out permission.
Later that month, in accordance with the swimsuit, whereas they had been streaming spiritual programming on a pill at Brown’s South Florida residence, he began masturbating behind Taylor and ejaculated on her again.
On Might 20, 2018, in accordance with the swimsuit, Brown pressured Taylor onto a mattress, pushed her face into the mattress and “forcibly” raped her.
In his assertion, Brown’s lawyer stated, “any sexual interplay with Mr. Brown was fully consensual.”
The swimsuit additionally incorporates photographs of messages allegedly despatched by Brown to Taylor concerning the incidents. The Athletic’s Nick Underhill posted them on Twitter.
The Patriots issued an announcement of their very own concerning the allegations.
“We take these allegations very significantly. Below no circumstance does this group condone sexual violence or assault. The league has knowledgeable us that they are going to be investigating. We may have no additional remark whereas that investigation takes place.”
Within the meantime, Brown expects to attend observe and swimsuit up this weekend when the Patriots tackle the Miami Dolphins.
