The controversy surrounding Vince McMahon continues to escalate following his $1.7 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission. While McMahon publicly dismissed the allegations as minor accounting errors, Janel Grants attorney, Ann Callis, has come forward with a scathing response, insisting that the criminal investigation into McMahon is far from over.
Callis, Grants lead attorney, provided a strong statement on Friday to Ringside News, accusing McMahon of repeatedly breaking the law to conceal his actions. During his time leading WWE, Vince McMahon acted as if rules did not apply to him, and now we have confirmation that he repeatedly broke the law to cover up his horrifying behavior, including human trafficking, Callis stated.
She further emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, saying, The SECs charges prove that the NDA Vince McMahon coerced Ms. Grant into signing violates the law, and therefore her case must be heard in court. While prosecutors for the Southern District of New York continue their criminal investigation, we look forward to bringing forward new evidence in our civil case about the sexual exploitation Ms. Grant endured at WWE by Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis.
Grant filed a federal lawsuit in January 2024, accusing McMahon and former WWE executive John Laurinaitis of trafficking and sexually assaulting her. The lawsuit also alleges that the two assaulted Grant at WWE headquarters. Both McMahon and Laurinaitis are seeking to move the case out of public court and into private arbitration, citing a clause in the agreement Grant signed under duress.
Callis remarks add new urgency to the case, especially as WWEs SEC filings have revealed a pattern of undisclosed payments to silence other allegations. In addition to the Grant case, McMahon reportedly made two other $1 million agreements with former WWE employees in 2006 and 2008 to prevent claims against him and the company. The SEC filings also disclosed unreported payments totaling $5 million, linked to Donald Trumps appearances at WWE events in 2007 and 2009.
The shadow of past allegations looms large over McMahon. In early 2023, it was reported that McMahon settled a multimillion-dollar case with former WWF referee Rita Chatterton, who accused him of raping her in 1986. These allegations, coupled with the ongoing investigation, continue to tarnish McMahons legacy and raise questions about accountability.
As the legal battles rage on, Callis and her team remain committed to holding McMahon accountable. Whether the case stays in public court or moves to arbitration, the mounting evidence suggests this story is far from over.
What are your thoughts on Ann Callis statement and the ongoing investigations into Vince McMahon? Should this case remain in public court, or do you think arbitration is the right path? Share your opinions in the comments below!
