Edit: Statement from Attorney representing Janel Grant:
“Today’s complaint seeks to hold accountable two WWE executives who sexually assaulted and trafficked Plaintiff Janel Grant, as well as the organization that facilitated or turned a blind eye to the abuse and then swept it under the rug.
“She is an incredibly private and courageous person who has suffered deeply at the hands of Mr. McMahon and Mr. Laurinaitis. Ms. Grant hopes that her lawsuit will prevent other women from being victimized. The organization is well aware of Mr. McMahon’s history of depraved behavior, and it’s time that they take responsibility for the misconduct of its leadership.”
So instead of editing my old post, I’m just going to add a new one, based on new info I’m looking at… because I read the court pdf on the lawsuit itself, the WSJ was horrifying, the whole thing in the court docs is even more terrifying, especially the texts. The WSJ painted a tame picture, IMO, compared to what I read in the PDF.
I am concerned about allegations of the board coverup, especially what proof she has against Stephanie, claiming that Stephanie helped cover it up, although my memory of events was she quit shortly before the story broke, then only came back when he was gone, then quit again when he took back control.
These guys and everybody that was involved, if true, should be locked under the jail or worse.
The court documents are nightmare fuel.
I don’t think she wanted to work with her father after that. Not that I could blame her. If she covered it up she’s almost as bad as he is though.
Direct link to the court filing should anyone wish to peruse: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ctd.157647/gov.uscourts.ctd.157647.1.0.pdf (and as I mentioned in the other comments: content warning - details of sexual acts and just Vince McMahon being really fucking gross…)
Edit: Statement from Attorney representing Janel Grant:
Edit: PWI - There Is No Choice Left to Make, Wwe Must Move on From Vince Mcmahon - Whatever It Costs
Edit: TKO - “Mr. McMahon does not control TKO nor does he oversee the day-to-day operations of WWE. While this matter predates our TKO executive team’s tenure at the company, we take Ms. Grant’s horrific allegations very seriously and are addressing this matter internally.”
Edit: McMahon’s Spokesperson: “This lawsuit is replete with lies, obscene made-up instances that never occurred, and a vindictive distortion of the truth. He will vigorously defend himself.”
Bullshit he doesn’t have some hand in the day to day at WWE in some facet.
So instead of editing my old post, I’m just going to add a new one, based on new info I’m looking at… because I read the court pdf on the lawsuit itself, the WSJ was horrifying, the whole thing in the court docs is even more terrifying, especially the texts. The WSJ painted a tame picture, IMO, compared to what I read in the PDF.
I am concerned about allegations of the board coverup, especially what proof she has against Stephanie, claiming that Stephanie helped cover it up, although my memory of events was she quit shortly before the story broke, then only came back when he was gone, then quit again when he took back control.
These guys and everybody that was involved, if true, should be locked under the jail or worse.
The court documents are nightmare fuel.
I don’t think she wanted to work with her father after that. Not that I could blame her. If she covered it up she’s almost as bad as he is though.
https://www.pwinsider.com/article.php?id=179638
Sounds like they’re going after Lauranitis too