Brandon McManus responds to London sex assault allegations
- Two flight attendants accused Brandon McManus of sexual assault during a Jaguars team flight to London in September 2023.
- McManus denied the allegations and countered with claims about the women's backgrounds, suggesting they were seeking financial gain.
- A judge dismissed the case due to procedural issues, highlighting the challenges faced by victims in seeking justice.
Brandon McManus, a former kicker for the Jacksonville Jaguars, faced allegations of sexual assault from two flight attendants during a team flight to London on September 28, 2023. The women claimed that McManus engaged in inappropriate behavior, including grinding against them and attempting to kiss one of them. They sought $1 million in damages, but a judge dismissed their case due to their refusal to be named in the lawsuit, which was deemed a critical procedural issue. In response to the allegations, McManus made serious accusations against the women, suggesting they were motivated by financial gain and had questionable pasts, including drug addiction. He claimed one of the women had manipulated an elderly man into adopting her and extorting money from him. These allegations were presented in court documents as part of his defense against the lawsuit. The attorney representing the women dismissed McManus's claims as false and irrelevant, arguing that the Jaguars organization failed to support the victims and instead attempted to discredit them. He emphasized the importance of addressing the systemic issues that allowed such behavior to occur within the team environment. The Jaguars acknowledged the seriousness of the claims and stated they were investigating the matter. The incident has raised concerns about the treatment of women in the NFL and the accountability of players and organizations regarding allegations of sexual misconduct.