NFL kicker Brandon McManus accused of sexual assault – lawsuit filed by two women – KIRO 7 News Seattle

According to ESPN, the two women – listed in the lawsuit as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II – claimed that the Jaguars committed gross negligence by failing to adequately advise McManus about inappropriate sexual contact with flight crew.

In the complaint, the two women claimed McManus attempted to kiss one of them during the Jaguars’ charter flight to London, the sports news channel reported. The team was heading overseas to face the Atlanta Falcons at Wembley Stadium in the British capital on October 1.

According to the lawsuit, both women claimed McManus “bit the crap” out of them, ESPN reported. The kicker is also said to have offered other flight attendants $100 bills to drink for him and dance inappropriately.

According to a sports news channel, the women are demanding more than a million dollars and a jury trial.

“To be clear, these are absolutely fabricated and demonstrably false allegations made as part of a campaign to defame and disparage a talented and respected NFL player,” Brett R. Gallaway, an attorney representing McManus, said in a statement. “We intend to vigorously defend Brandon’s rights and integrity and clear his name by showing what these claims really are – an extortion attempt.”

In an emailed statement to WJAX, the Jaguars said they were aware of the complaint and recognized “the significance of the claims.”

“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 spokesperson wrote.

In a statement, a Commanders spokesperson said the team was aware of the lawsuit, the Post reported.

“We take allegations of this nature very seriously and are investigating the matter,” the spokesman told the newspaper. “We are in contact with the league office and Brandon’s representative and will refrain from making any further comment at this time.”

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the league was “aware of the matter and is in contact with the Commanders.”

McManus’ agent Drew Rosenhaus did not respond to a request for comment, WJAX reported.

The Jaguars won the game in London 23-7, with McManus kicking three field goals – including a 52-yard field goal – and two extra points, according to Pro-Football-Reference.com.