New Orleans Pelicans' Zion Williamson Faces Sexual Assault Civil Lawsuit

Zion Williamson, star player for the New Orleans Pelicans, is facing a civil lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she was his former partner and alleges multiple severe offenses including sexual assault, kidnapping, and physical abuse spanning from 2018 to 2023. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, alleges incidents of choking, suffocation, death threats, and forced sexual acts, including a specific event at Williamson's Beverly Hills home in 2020. Williamson's legal team has strongly denied all allegations, calling them "categorically false and reckless," asserting that the plaintiff never dated Williamson but had a consensual relationship that ended years ago, and accusing her of extortion. The defense maintains that the claims surfaced only after their relationship ended and are motivated by financial gain, welcoming the opportunity to prove Williamson's innocence in court. The lawsuit details also include allegations that Williamson confiscated the plaintiff's phone and laptop during the incidents. This case has attracted significant media attention and remains under legal scrutiny as both sides prepare for litigation.