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Former WWE Chairman Vince McMahon found himself embroiled in controversy after it was revealed that he had clandestinely paid $3 million in hush-money scandal back in June 2022. However, the situation escalated further when he became the subject of a sexual trafficking lawsuit.
Janel Grant, a former WWE employee, slapped serious allegations against McMahon, for sexual misconduct and trafficking. Her lawsuit alleges that McMahon disseminated explicit material about her without consent, implicating other WWE personnel, executives like John Laurinatis, and WWE superstar from whom the company has quietly made some distance, Brock Lesnar.
Federal authorities have been actively investigating these disturbing allegations against Vince McMahon. Reports indicate that Vince is cooperating with authorities amid these legal proceedings.
In a new update, all parties involved in the Janel Grant lawsuit will have submitted their responses to the court by June 1, 2024, according to official court documents after initially it was anticipated that all defendants would have to provide their responses by mid-May. The defendants in the ongoing lawsuit are required to file their responses by specific deadlines, as outlined below:
- John Laurinaitis was expected to respond by May 14, 2024.
- Vince McMahon’s response deadline was set for May 24, 2024.
- World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) was given until June 1, 2024, to submit their response.
As Vince McMahon’s association with WWE came to an end early this year, a new era has ushered for the company under the leadership of his son-in-law, Triple H possibly being a proud moment for him as a father figure. But McMahon’s legal woes are far from over, with the sexual trafficking lawsuit likely to remain unresolved for the foreseeable future, ensuring his continued presence in the headlines.
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