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Vince McMahon accused of sex abuse by former WWE employee in new lawsuit

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McMahon stepped down as WWE's CEO in 2022 amid an investigation into allegations that match those in the lawsuit.

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  1. New York Post

    Ex-WWE employee says Vince McMahon sexually assaulted her with sex toys named after wrestling stars: suit (opens New York Post)

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    According to the lawsuit, McMahon’s use of sex toys on Grant caused her injuries such as bruising and bleeding.

  2. Variety

    WWE Founder Vince McMahon Accused of Sexual Abuse and Trafficking in Lawsuit by Former Employee (opens Variety)

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    former employee of WWE as sued founder Vince McMahon, alleging he abused and sexually exploited her when he was CEO.

  3. NBC New York

    WWE boss Vince McMahon accused of sexual assault and trafficking in new lawsuit (opens NBC New York)

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    Pro wrestling boss Vince McMahon faces a new lawsuit by a former WWE employee who is one of a number of women who received payouts from him.

  4. NBC News

    Vince McMahon accused of abuse, sexual assault and trafficking in lawsuit (opens NBC News)

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    Janel Grant, a former employee of WWE, filed the suit Thursday in federal district court in Connecticut.

  5. The Daily Caller

    Former WWE Employee Janel Grant Accuses Vince McMahon Of Sex Trafficking, Lawsuit Says: REPORT (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Former WWE employee Janel Grant sued Vince McMahon, alleging sexual assault, trafficking, and being paid off, according to legal documents, TMZ reported.

  6. Rolling Stone

    WWE Founder Vince McMahon Accused of Sexual Assault, Trafficking in New Lawsuit (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Vince McMahon is accused of sexual assault and trafficking in a lawsuit filed by a former employee against the WWE founder and his wrestling company.

  7. Avclub

    Vince McMahon once again accused of sexual abuse, faces lawsuit (opens Avclub)

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    Vince McMahon has been accused of sex trafficking and horrific acts of abuse in a new lawsuit form a former WWE employee

  8. WUSA9

    Former WWE employee files sex abuse lawsuit against the company and Vince McMahon (opens WUSA9)

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    The lawsuit accuses Vince McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct.

  9. Los Angeles Times

    Vince McMahon, WWE accused of sexual assault and trafficking in new lawsuit (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Vince McMahon has been accused in a lawsuit of sexual assault and trafficking months after returning to his executive role at WWE.

  10. Newsweek

    WWE's Vince McMahon accused of sex trafficking in lawsuit from ex-staffer (opens Newsweek)

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    The suit accuses the WWE co-founder of a variety of abuses and sexual exploitation of a former employee.

  11. The Hollywood Reporter

    Vince McMahon Sued Over Sex Trafficking Claim By Former Employee Who Took Hush Money Payments (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Janel Grant accuses the wrestling mogul of coercing her into sex with him and others at the company. She calls the company probe into sexual misconduct allegations a "sham."

  12. Forbes

    Vince McMahon Continues To Be WWE Liability Amid Sex Trafficking Lawsuit (opens Forbes)

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    Following WWE's huge deal with Netflix, Vince McMahon is now facing a sex trafficking lawsuit from former WWE employee Janel Grant.

  13. Deadline

    Vince McMahon Hit With Graphic Rape & Sex Trafficking Suit By Ex-WWE Staffer; Wrestling Mogul Currently Executive Chair Of Endeavor Owned TKO Group Holdings (opens Deadline)

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    (Editor’s note: this post contain extremely sexually explicit details from the lawsuit against WWE founder Vince McMahon) In a very explicit and disturbing filing in federal court today, a fo…

  14. CBS News

    WWE's Vince McMahon accused of sexual assault and trafficking by former employee (opens CBS News)

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    A lawsuit from a former employee alleges that McMahon pressured her to have sex with him, other WWE employees and wrestlers.

  15. ABC 13 Houston

    Vince McMahon accused of sex abuse by former WWE employee in new lawsuit (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    McMahon stepped down as WWE's CEO in 2022 amid an investigation into allegations that match those in the lawsuit.

  16. WMUR

    Vince McMahon accused of trafficking former WWE employee in new lawsuit (opens WMUR)

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    The new, disturbing allegations from Janel Grant, who worked at WWE's headquarters, come more than a year after the conclusion of a WWE-appointed special committee investigation into McMahon's alleged misconduct while serving as chairman and CEO of the company.

  17. Time

    Vince McMahon Accused of Serious Sexual Misconduct in New Lawsuit (opens Time)

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    A former WWE employee filed a federal lawsuit Thursday accusing McMahon and another former exec of offenses including offering her to a star wrestler for sex and passing around explicit photos of her.

  18. Fox26 Houston

    Sex abuse lawsuit filed against Vince McMahon, company by former WWE employee (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    A former WWE employee has filed a federal lawsuit accusing executive Vince McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct.

  19. RedState

    Vince McMahon Being Sued for Sex Trafficking by Former Employee Who He Allegedly Paid to Keep Quiet (opens RedState)

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  20. Washington Examiner

    Vince McMahon faces lawsuit alleging sexual assault and sex trafficking (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon is facing a lawsuit to undo an NDA a former employee signed after alleged sexual assault and sex trafficking.

  21. WFMZ Allentown

    Vince McMahon accused of abuse, sexual assault and trafficking in federal lawsuit against WWE (opens WFMZ Allentown)

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    WWE Chairman and CEO Vince McMahon has been accused of sexual assault, trafficking, emotional abuse and numerous other allegations in a federal lawsuit.

  22. NPR

    Former WWE employee accuses Vince McMahon of sex trafficking (opens NPR)

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    A woman who worked for wrestling giant WWE is suing former CEO Vince McMahon over allegations of sexual exploitation.

  23. WHDH Boston

    Vince McMahon accused of trafficking former WWE employee in new lawsuit - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — Editor’s note: This story contains disturbing material.A former WWE staffer has accused the company’s founder, Vince McMahon, of sexual assault, trafficking and physical abuse

  24. New York Times

    Former W.W.E. Employee Accuses Vince McMahon of Sex Trafficking (opens New York Times)

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    In a lawsuit, the woman says Mr. McMahon hired her at the pro wrestling company in exchange for sex and then abused her for years.

  25. Green Field Reporter

    Former WWE employee files sex abuse lawsuit against the company and Vince McMahon - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    A former WWE employee filed a federal lawsuit Thursday accusing executive Vince McMahon and another former executive of serious sexual misconduct, including offering her to a star wrestler for sex. The graphic 67-page suit from Janel Grant, who worked in the company’s legal and talent departments, a…

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