Sexual Assault Allegations Swirl Over Ben Roethlisberger

By Eugene McCormick. Published on 07/21/2009 - 10:17am

Pittsburgh Steelers superstar quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is reportedly facing sexual assault charges. Pro Football Talk writes:

In a complaint that reads like the rape allegations made several years ago against NBA star Kobe Bryant, Harrah's employee Andrea McNulty alleges sexual assault against Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in a lawsuit filed last week in Washoe County, Nevada.

But lawyer David Cornwell strongly denied the allegations Monday night, in a statement released to PFT. "Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone; especially Andrea McNulty," Cornwell said.

No criminal charges have been filed and the lawyer for the former Miami University star adds:

"The timing of the lawsuit and the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct," Cornwell said. "If an investigation is commenced, Ben will cooperate fully and Ben will be fully exonerated."

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Submitted by Guest (not verified) on August 21, 2009 - 5:23pm

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You're not supposed to publish the rape victim's name. it's against the law. shame on you.

Submitted by Eugene McCormick on August 21, 2009 - 5:32pm

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It is a civil case. No criminal charges were filed.

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on December 21, 2009 - 8:36am

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no lawsuit

so: she hasn't been raped, so why not name the liar ?

Submitted by Guest (not verified) on June 9, 2010 - 1:31pm

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His is a football player they think they can do anything they want . They have the money and time to fight all the charges and if they are good enough they get off anyway. So don't call anyone a liar if you don't know the facts you skum buket.