A Texas judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Dak Prescott accusing the Dallas Cowboys quarterback of sexual assault.
The woman alleged that Prescott had sexually assaulted her in 2017. The 30-year-old quarterback filed his own civil lawsuit alleging that the accuser was attempting to extort him for $100 million and seeking at least $1 million in monetary relief.
According to The Athletic’s Jon Machota, a hearing has been set for Sept. 13 to determine if sanctions should be levied against Prescott’s accuser.
“Despite (the accuser) and her legal team’s relentless efforts to extort money and damage Dak’s reputation, justice has consistently prevailed and will continue to do so,” Prescott’s attorney Levi McCathern said in a statement. “The original lies by (the accuser), her team, and their recent failed attempt to sue him civilly are all just a continuation of their extortion plot against Dak. These ploys distract from the trauma of legitimate sexual assault survivors and undermine the progress that our society has made in supporting them. We are proud that Dak stands up against this injustice and thankful Judge Tucker agrees.”
Last month, the Dallas Police Department opted not to pursue criminal charges based on the woman’s allegations. Detectives had reportedly determined that there was insufficient evidence in the case.
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