Veteran kicker Brandon McManus will not face any disciplinary action from the NFL half after the league’s investigation into a sexual assault complaint found ‘insufficient evidence’ of violations of the personal conduct policy , according to NFL Community.
McManus, who has been a free agent since the trial, was accused by two women of sexual assault during a robbery in London while he was playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars last season.
McManus had signed with the Washington Commanders, but he was released in June as the investigation unfolded by the league.
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Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars starts against the Indianapolis Colts at EverBank Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Mike Carlson/Getty Pictures)
But, due to the league’s decision not to pursue any self-discipline, McManus is not expected to be a free agent as long as teams are expected to call him up to find a new home in the league.
Earlier this month, Judge Michael S. Sharrit ruled that, under Florida law, the two women’s use of “Jane Doe I” and “Jane Doe II” did not meet the criteria of “Jane Doe I” and “Jane Doe II.” exceptional cases” required to guarantee the anonymity of the events.
JUDGE DISMISSES SEXUAL ASSAULT CASE AGAINST FREE AGENT NFL KICKER
“Fairness requires that plaintiffs be prepared to publicly support their accusations, just as defendant McManus must openly refute them,” added Judge Sharrit.
The case was ultimately dismissed, although Tony Buzbee, the attorney for both women who also represented numerous women involved in Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson’s paid massage scandal, released a statement saying he was the “expected” decision. READ FULL STORY HERE>>>CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>>
Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars leaves the field after an NFL soccer game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 26, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Cooper Neill/Getty Pictures)
“Most defendants in sexual assault cases file these kinds of motions thinking that victims will not follow through if they have to publicly reveal their names,” Buzbee said in a statement to ESPN. “We were waiting for this decision. To be clear, these women have no intention of running and hiding and will comply with the court order as soon as possible. We look forward to continuing to pursue this important case. »
The two women, who were flight attendants on the Constitution plane to London vacation spot, claim McManus, 33, rubbed and rubbed himself against them. They said the flight “quickly turned into a party” for the Jaguars and that McManus allegedly began throwing $100 bills at flight attendants in exchange for dancing inappropriately for him.
Doe I claims one of McManus’ teammates looked ashamed of what the veteran kicker was doing, while he allegedly “smiled and walked away” from Doe II after she confronted him.
Brandon McManus #10 of the Jacksonville Jaguars watches from the field during an NFL soccer game against the Baltimore Ravens at EverBank Stadium on December 17, 2023 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Perry Knotts/Getty Pictures)
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McManus played his first nine seasons with the Denver Broncos before joining Jacksonville last season, where he went 30-for-37 on field goal attempts.
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Scott Thompson is a sports writer for Fox Information Digital.