Veteran kicker Brandon McManus will not face any disciplinary action from the NFL after the league's investigation into sexual assault allegations found “insufficient evidence” of violating the personal conduct policy, according to NFL Network. It became.
McManus, a free agent since the lawsuit, was accused by two women of sexually assaulting him on a charter flight to London while playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.
McManus was signed by the Washington Commanders, but was released in June pending an investigation by the league.
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No. 10 Brandon McManus of the Jacksonville Jaguars plays against the Indianapolis Colts on October 15, 2023, at Everbank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. (Mike Carlson/Getty Images)
However, with the league's decision not to pursue any discipline, McManus is not expected to be a free agent for long, as teams are expected to call him up to find a new home in the league.
Earlier this month, Judge Michael S. Shalit ruled that under Florida law, the two women's use of “Jane Doe I” and “Jane Doe II” was a necessary “exception” to guarantee the parties' anonymity. The court ruled that the criteria for “a case of
Judge dismisses sexual assault case against free agent NFL kicker
Judge Shalit added: “Fairness requires that the plaintiff be prepared to publicly support his charges, just as the defendant, McManus, must publicly refute the charges.”
Although the case was ultimately dismissed, Tony Buzbee, a lawyer for two women who also represents many of the women involved in Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson's paid massage scandal, said this A statement said the verdict was “anticipated.”
Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars leaves the field after an NFL football game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neal/Getty Images)
“Most defendants in sexual assault cases file these types of allegations because they believe that if the victim does not come forward, the lawsuit will not be filed,” Buzbee said in a statement to ESPN. . “We anticipated this ruling. Let me be clear: these women have no intention of running or hiding and will comply with the court's orders in a timely manner. We will continue to pursue this important case. I look forward to pursuing it.”
The two women, who were flight attendants on a chartered flight to London, claim Mr McManus, 33, rubbed his body against them and grinded against them. The plane “quickly turned into a party” for the Jaguars, and McManus allegedly began throwing $100 bills at flight attendants in exchange for inappropriate dancing.
Doe I claims that one of McManus' teammates was embarrassed by the veteran kicker's actions, while McManus “smirked and walked away” from Doe II after McManus confronted him.
Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars looks on from the field during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at Everbank Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Perry Knotts/Getty Images)
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McManus played his first nine seasons with the Denver Broncos before joining Jacksonville last season, where he made 30 of 37 field goal attempts.
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