Veteran kicker Brandon McManus is not going to be dealing with any self-discipline from the NFL after the league’s investigation right into a sexual assault declare discovered “inadequate proof” of violating the private conduct coverage, per NFL Community.
McManus, who has been a free agent because the lawsuit, was accused by two ladies of sexual assault throughout a constitution flight to London whereas he was enjoying for the Jacksonville Jaguars final season.
McManus had signed with the Washington Commanders, however he was launched in June because the investigation performed out by the league.
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Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars kicks off towards the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Mike Carlson/Getty Pictures)
However, due to the choice by the league to not pursue any self-discipline, McManus isn’t anticipated to be a free agent lengthy as groups are anticipated to name him to discover a new dwelling within the league.
Earlier this month, Choose Michael S. Sharrit dominated that, per Florida legislation, the 2 ladies’s utilization of “Jane Doe I” and “Jane Doe II” doesn’t meet “distinctive case” standards required to warrant social gathering anonymity.
JUDGE DISMISSES SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE AGAINST FREE AGENT NFL KICKER
“Equity requires Plaintiffs be ready to face behind their costs publicly in the identical manner Defendant McManus should brazenly refute them,” Choose Sharrit added.
The case was in the end dismissed, although Tony Buzbee, the 2 ladies’s legal professional who additionally represented lots of the ladies concerned in Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s paid therapeutic massage scandal, launched a press release saying that this was the “anticipated” ruling.
Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars walks off of the sector after an NFL soccer recreation towards the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Pictures)
“Most defendants in sexual assault instances file all these motions considering that the victims will not proceed in the event that they must publicly reveal their names,” Buzbee stated in a press release to ESPN. “We anticipated this ruling. To be clear, these ladies don’t have any intention to run and conceal, and can adjust to the courtroom’s order in a well timed style. We look ahead to persevering with to pursue this vital case.”
The 2 ladies, who had been flight attendants on the constitution to London, declare that McManus, 33, was rubbing and grinding himself towards them. They stated the flight “rapidly became a celebration” for the Jaguars, and McManus allegedly started throwing $100 payments on the flight attendants in trade for inappropriate dances for him.
Doe I claims that one in every of McManus’s teammates seemed ashamed at what the veteran kicker was doing, whereas he allegedly “smirked and walked away” from Doe II after she confronted him.
Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars seems to be on from the sector throughout an NFL soccer recreation towards the Baltimore Ravens at EverBank Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Perry Knotts/Getty Pictures)
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McManus performed his first 9 seasons with the Denver Broncos earlier than becoming a member of Jacksonville final season, the place he went 30-for-37 on his discipline aim makes an attempt.
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