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Following up on the ongoing story. ... Facing a civil suit alleging a sexual assault, Roethlisberger issued a very strong denial Thursday afternoon. "The allegations are reckless and false," he said. "I did not sexually attack [the plaintiff]"
Reported by FootballDiehards.com
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"I would never, ever force myself on a woman," he said, adding that he would fight to protect his family and his reputation. ... In case you missed it, a 31-year-old Nevada woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging the QB raped her in a hotel penthouse last year. Roethlisberger’s lawyer
vehemently denies the allegations and local law enforcement in Nevada has no plans to investigate the claim. Making his statement at the Steelers practice complex, Roethlisberger was accompanied by HC Mike Tomlin, his agent, Ryan Tollner and lawyer William David Cornwell Sr. The QB did not take any questions and said he doesn't intend to address the issue further publicly. He also insisted the issue will become a distraction for himself, his teammates or the Steelers organization. We'll see about that.
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