A choose in Florida dismissed a case towards NFL kicker Brandon McManus that stated he sexually assaulted two girls on a group aircraft to London.
Choose Michael S. Sharrit dominated that per Florida legislation the 2 girls’s utilization of “Jane Doe I” and “Jane Doe II” pseudonyms doesn’t meet “distinctive case” standards required to warrant social gathering anonymity.
Sharrit added that “equity requires Plaintiffs be ready to face behind their costs publicly in the identical means Defendant McManus should brazenly refute them.”
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Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars appears to be like on from the sphere throughout an NFL soccer recreation towards the Baltimore Ravens at EverBank Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Perry Knotts/Getty Photographs)
“Most defendants in sexual assault instances file these kind of motions pondering that the victims will not proceed in the event that they should publicly reveal their names,” Tony Buzbee stated in an announcement to ESPN. “We anticipated this ruling. To be clear, these girls don’t have any intention to run and conceal, and can adjust to the courtroom’s order in a well timed style. We stay up for persevering with to pursue this vital case.”
Doe I and Doe II say McManus was rubbing and grinding himself towards them whereas in flight as a member of the Jacksonville Jaguars. The flight “rapidly changed into a celebration,” the swimsuit alleges, as McManus threw $100 payments at flight attendants in trade for dancing inappropriately for him.
Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars walks off of the sphere after an NFL soccer recreation towards the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Photographs)
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McManus “smirked and walked away” after Doe II confronted him. Doe I says that one in every of McManus’ teammates appeared ashamed of McManus’ conduct when she made eye contract with him throughout McManus’ first assault.
The Washington Commanders launched McManus shortly after the swimsuit was filed. He stays a free agent.
Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars kicks off towards the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Mike Carlson/Getty Photographs)
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McManus was 30-for-37 on subject objectives final yr in his lone season with Jacksonville. He spent his earlier 9 seasons with the Denver Broncos.
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