Lawsuit filed against ex-NFL kicker Brandon McManus for alleged sexual assault
- Two women have filed a lawsuit against former NFL kicker Brandon McManus for alleged sexual assault.
- The Washington Commanders are aware of the civil suit filed against McManus.
- The incident allegedly took place on a plane.
Brandon McManus, a football player, is being sued for alleged sexual assault. He is 33 years old and recently signed with Washington in March. The lawsuit claims that he assaulted two women during a flight to London last year when he played for the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Jaguars are also being sued for not supervising him properly. The Washington Commanders, McManus' current team, are investigating the situation. They are taking the allegations seriously. The women, identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, are seeking over $1 million in damages and a jury trial. The lawsuit alleges that McManus behaved inappropriately by rubbing and grinding against the women during the flight. The Jaguars stated that they value an organization with high character and class. McManus denies the allegations, calling them false and an extortion attempt. McManus, originally from Philadelphia, has been in the NFL for ten years. He played nine seasons with the Denver Broncos before joining Washington. The lawsuit raises serious concerns about player conduct and team responsibility in ensuring a safe environment for everyone involved.