WWE and Vince McMahon are at the center of new legal trouble following the filing of a lawsuit on October 23. The lawsuit names McMahon, Linda McMahon, WWE, and TKO Group Holdings, Inc., alleging negligence in their handling of the sexual abuse of underage boys by former WWE employee Mel Phillips, known as the Ring Boy Scandal.
McMahons attorney, Jessica Rosenberg, has responded firmly, dismissing the claims as baseless. She told Brandon Thurston.
However, Greg Gutzler, attorney for the plaintiffs, has now issued a detailed rebuttal via Post Wrestling. Gutzler emphasized that the lawsuit is based on multiple pieces of evidence that go far beyond Mushnicks reporting. He stated:
Gutzler further pointed to FBI findings in the investigation, You have the FBI videotape, where the FBI said the behavioral science unit said this is consistent with pedophilia and sexual foot fetishes.
He also noted that Vince McMahon was allegedly aware of Phillips behavior and initially fired him but later brought him back under the condition that Phillips steer clear of the kids. Gutzler added:
These new allegations are being closely watched, given that they come alongside another lawsuit involving McMahon, where he faces accusations of sexual abuse and trafficking from former WWE employee Janel Grant.
The unfolding legal battle raises serious questions about past and present accountability within WWE leadership. Fans and analysts alike will be paying close attention as more details emerge.
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