Serious allegations are surfacing against former NFL player and sports media personality Marcellus Wiley. Following earlier accusations from three women in 2023, four additional accusers have come forward in new court filings, expanding the scope of alleged assaults over several years and locations.
New Accusations Emerge
One of the new accusers is a former ESPN production assistant who claims Wiley invited her to a hotel room in 2009 for what she believed was a work-related meeting. She alleges that he then attacked her, pushing her against a window with such force that she feared for her life. Her statement in court documents paints a terrifying picture: “He pushed me up against the windows of the room so hard I thought they would shatter. I was petrified and believed I was going to be killed.”
Another deeply disturbing claim comes from an accuser who alleges Wiley began grooming her when she was just 13 years old, after they met during his time with the Buffalo Bills. She further claims that he raped her on her 18th birthday after flying her to Dallas while he was playing for the Cowboys. Her words are stark: “Marcellus Wiley raped me on my 18th birthday, after grooming me from the age of 13.”
Legal Responses and University Involvement
Wiley’s attorney has previously denied all allegations that he sexually assaulted or raped any students at Columbia University. The university itself has also filed court documents denying responsibility for Wiley’s alleged actions, indicating a complex legal defense strategy is in play.
These new allegations add significant weight to the ongoing lawsuit, which is being treated as a proposed class action case. A crucial hearing related to the case is scheduled for May 12th, where further developments are expected.
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