Vince McMahon Accused of Sexual Abuse in Lawsuit Filed by Former Employee
The article appearing in CNBC-reports a lawsuit filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant against the company’s founder, Vince McMahon, and another executive, accusing them of sexual assault, abuse, and trafficking. The suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut, alleges that McMahon coerced Grant into a physical relationship in exchange for promised employment. The lawsuit details McMahon’s alleged involvement in sharing explicit content of Grant, coercing others to engage in sexual relations, and attempting to traffic her to a WWE star. Grant claims the WWE organization knew about the abuse but actively concealed it.
The spokesperson for McMahon and WWE’s parent company vehemently denies the allegations, calling them lies and distortions. The lawsuit seeks to void a nondisclosure agreement (NDA) signed by Grant and demands compensatory and punitive damages. McMahon, a majority shareholder, had stepped down as CEO in 2022 after paying $15 million to settle claims of sexual misconduct. Despite investigations, he maintained control over the company. The article underscores the broader issue of abuse within the wrestling industry and WWE’s alleged attempts to cover up the misconduct.
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