The attorney for Washington Commanders kicker Brandon McManus has vehemently denied his client committed any sort of sexual assault, of which McManus has been accused.
ESPN reported that McManus was at the center of a lawsuit in which he was accused of "rubbing himself against" and "grinding against" two women during a team flight to London in 2023. McManus, 32, was a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars at the time.
"These are absolutely fictitious and demonstrably false allegations made as part of a campaign to defame and disparage a talented and well-respected NFL player," attorney Brett R. Gallaway said, via the New York Post. "We intend to aggressively defend Brandon's rights and integrity and clear his name by showing what these claims truly are — an extortion attempt."
The women in the case are said to be seeking more than $1 million in damages and are also suing the Jaguars for "failing to supervise McManus," per ESPN.
The Post offered more details:
"In the suit, filed Friday in Duval County Circuit Civil Court, McManus is alleged to have 'recruited three other flight attendants to the party and passed out $100 bills to encourage them to drink and dance inappropriately for him,' ESPN reported. McManus is also accused in the lawsuit of 'trying to kiss' one of the women while she remained in her seat during turbulence, 'and twice grinding up against her' as meals were distributed.
"The other woman claimed the athlete 'grinded up against her' as she served the second meal service, and upon confronting McManus, he 'smirked and walked away,' per the suit.
McManus spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Broncos before signing with the Jaguars a year ago. He then entered free agency and signed with the Commanders on March 12.
