Zion Williamson, star of the New Orleans Pelicans and first selection of 2019 NBA Draftface one Civil demand for alleged repeated sexual violencepresented at the Los Angeles County Superior Court. The complainant, identified as “Jane Doe”he states that he maintained a relationship with Williamson since 2018, when the player still militated in Dukeand that the abuses occurred between 2020 and 2023 in California, Louisiana and Texas.
According to the complaint, the abuses included Forced sexual relations, constriction, death threats to her and her family, as well as physical abuseas kicks, violently closed doors and suffocation to loss of consciousness. It also alleges that Williamson confiscated his mobile phone and laptop on several occasions.
The player’s lawyer, Michael Balaasciohe described the accusations as “Categorically false and reckless” And he assured that it is a case of extortionalready denounced before the authorities. “This seems to be an attempt to exploit a professional athlete motivated by economic reasons, rather than a legitimate complaint,” said Balascio.
The lawyer also clarified that The relationship was consensual and casualand that at no time during their duration were complaints by the plaintiff. Williamson plans to present defamation counter -maids and search significant damage.
The defendant’s defense, headed by the lawyer Sam Taylor IIindicated that it is a serious casewith forceful details in the complaint, and that his client awaits “his day in court” to expose his truth.
The team of the Pelicans He declared to be aware of the situation, but preferred not to make comments and sent the media to Williamson’s lawyer.
Zion Williamson: His career in NBA and current situation
Williamson, 23, has had a career marked by injuries. In six seasons in the NBA he has averaged 24.7 points per gamebut has only played 214 of the 472 possible matches In regular season. The 2021-22 season was completely lost and He has not yet played a playoff game.
The future of the NBA star is now under public and judicial scrutiny, while the legal process continues.
