The New Orleans Pelicans star, Zion Williamsonhe has been accused of rape in a lawsuit filed by his former partner this week in Los Angelesaccording to the 'New York Post'. In addition, the alleged victim denounces abusive, controlling and threatening behavior by Zion.
The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doeclaims that Williamson He sexually assaulted her twice in 2020. The first time forced her to have sexual relations of the morning and before her opposition and He came to drown her so that he did not yell.
The second violation, according to doe, It happened a month later when he tried to see a friend. Williamson reacted violently, raped her, and finally took her phone and computer so that she could not “contact anyone to get transport to another place, denounce the aggression or seek medical care.”
Zion Williamson, outside the dynamics of the Pelicans / Cole Bursston / AFP
Zion and his former partner began to leave in 2018when the player was in the Duke Universityuntil 2023. In the report, he also appears that the Pelicans player threatened Doe with which his security staff would shoot him in the head and kill his parents.
“Our client remains firm in this; It is not your desire or ours litigate this case in the press”, Doe's lawyer, Sam Taylor, of the Lanier Firm. It is a very serious case, as reflected in the accusations. Our client eagerly awaits his appearance before the jury to explain what happened, which he suffered by this defendant and obtain justice,” he added.
Zion Williamson, in a match against New Orleans Pelicans / AFP
“While these accusations are falseWe recognize the seriousness of the accusations and thank the opportunity to demonstrate the truth in court. We trust that The legal process will expose the truth and fully justify Mr. Williamson“Zion representatives said, who has not said anything about it.
Williamsonthat this season has only played 30 games because of the injuries, it was the First general choice of the 2019 NBA Draft from Duke. In addition, there has been all-stencar with 24.7 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 214 meetings (all as a starter) with the Pelicans.
