Zion Williamson sued over allegations of rape, years of abuse

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A woman has accused Pelicans forward of rape in addition to “sexual, physical, emotional and financial” abuse over the span of a multiple-year relationship, according to a lawsuit filed in Superior Court on Thursday.

The woman, who is identified as Jane Doe, alleges “a continuing pattern of abusive, controlling and threatening behavior” over the course of a relationship that started during Williamson’s freshman year at Duke and lasted from 2018 to 2023.

The 12-page civil complaint, obtained by ESPN, says Williamson’s actions occurred in multiple states, including Louisiana and California.

A Pelicans spokesman deferred to Williamson’s legal team, which was in the process of crafting a statement, according to a representative for the two-time All-Star.

Source: espn.com