WWE NIL athlete AJ Ferrari was charged with a felony count of sexual battery with regard to an incident that allegedly took place at the residence of a woman in Stillwater in August last year.
The woman, Laura Austin Thomas, accused Ferrari of performing unwanted sexual acts on her while he pinned her down in her bed.
Pwinsider is reporting that Thomas has filed a motion to drop the lawsuit. The report states,
“The young woman who is at the center of this matter has endured in the last year vicious attacks on multiple forms of social media, continuing trauma, blame, harassment, ostracism, and indirect threats to her career. She has made the very difficult decision after consultation with her family that her further involvement is much less important than her health, a career that she loves, and the ugliness and hatred that she encounters and suffers each time this matter progresses into the next step.”
Ferrari’s attorney denied any harassment on his client’s part, writing,
“While we were ready and willing to try this case, which would have ultimately proven A.J.’s innocence, we appreciate the District Attorney’s decision to dismiss this case.”
WWE signed Ferrari to an NIL deal in December 2020. It is unclear what Ferrari’s NIL status is at this time.
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WWE NIL Athlete AJ Ferrari Faces Sexual Battery Charges: What You Need to Know
WWE NIL athlete AJ Ferrari has recently been charged with a felony count of sexual battery. The incident allegedly took place at the residence of a woman named Laura Austin Thomas in Stillwater in August of last year. Thomas accused Ferrari of performing unwanted sexual acts on her while pinning her down in her bed.
However, recent reports suggest that Thomas has filed a motion to drop the lawsuit. According to the report, Thomas has faced vicious attacks on social media, trauma, blame, harassment, ostracism, and indirect threats to her career over the past year. After consulting with her family, she has decided that her health, career, and well-being are more important than further involvement in the case.
Ferrari’s attorney has denied any harassment on his client’s part and expressed appreciation for the District Attorney’s decision to dismiss the case. They were prepared to go to trial to prove Ferrari’s innocence.
It is unclear what Ferrari’s NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) status is at this time. WWE signed him to an NIL deal in December 2020, but it remains to be seen how this recent development will affect his standing with the organization.
Sexual assault allegations are serious and should always be taken seriously. It is important to allow the legal process to unfold and gather all the facts before passing judgment. Both parties involved deserve a fair and impartial investigation to determine the truth.
As fans and supporters of WWE, it is crucial to remember that athletes are not exempt from facing legal issues. It is essential to separate the individual from their professional persona and let the legal system handle the matter appropriately.
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