NFL kicker Brandon McManus accused of sexually abusing two women – NBC10 Philadelphia

The Washington Commanders said Monday they had been notified of a lawsuit filed last week in civil court against kicker Brandon McManus, and the Jacksonville Jaguars acknowledged they are also being sued.

A Commanders spokesman said the team is reviewing the situation and has spoken with McManus’ agent and the NFL office. He added: “We take allegations of this nature very seriously.”

ESPN reported that two women are suing McManus for sexual harassment during a charter flight to London last year while he was playing for the Jaguars. McManus stated that he was aware of the complaint and the significance of the allegations made.

“As we continue to investigate the matter, it must be emphasized that we insist on an organization built by people who represent our community and our game with the highest character and class,” the Jaguars said in a statement.

Citing court documents not yet released to Duval County’s public database, ESPN reports that the women, identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, accuse McManus of rubbing and grinding against them during the flight and that the Jaguars failed to supervise him and provide a safe environment for personnel who service the team. They are seeking more than $1 million and are demanding a jury trial, according to ESPN.

McManus’ lawyer described them as “absolutely fabricated and demonstrably false allegations.”

“We intend to vigorously defend Brandon’s rights and integrity and clear his name by showing what these allegations really are – an extortion attempt,” Brett R. Gallaway of McLaughlin & Stern said in a statement sent to The Associated Press.

McManus, who turns 33 in July, signed with Washington in March. The Philadelphia native has been in the league for a decade, the first nine seasons with the Denver Broncos after playing at Temple.

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AP Sports Writer Mark Long in Jacksonville, Florida, contributed.

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