A U.S. District Court judge in California dismisses federal lawsuit against James Dolan
A federal lawsuit against New York Knicks and New York Rangers owner James Dolan was dismissed by a U.S. District Court judge in California on Tuesday. The lawsuit, filed by Kellye Croft, alleged that Dolan sexually assaulted and trafficked her in 2013. The judge dismissed the claims of sex trafficking with prejudice, meaning they cannot be filed again. However, other claims including sexual battery against Dolan, sexual assault by Harvey Weinstein, and aiding and abetting of sexual assault by Dolan were dismissed without prejudice, allowing Croft to file them again. Additionally, Croft was ordered to pay the defendant’s court costs.
Croft’s attorneys expressed their disagreement with the court’s decision and stated that they will be appealing the ruling. They also mentioned that they will continue to pursue the sexual battery claims against Dolan and Weinstein. Croft was seeking monetary damages and a trial by jury on the lawsuit filed in January.
In response to the dismissal, a spokesperson for James Dolan issued a statement expressing their satisfaction with the outcome and criticizing the lawsuit as a “malicious attempt” by an attorney who has a history of subverting the legal system for personal gain.
The statement also referenced another ongoing civil case involving former Knicks player Charles Oakley, who is suing Dolan and MSG for the use of excessive force by arena security during an incident in 2017. The case was initially dismissed in 2021 but was later reinstated, allowing Oakley to add Dolan as a defendant. Dolan has been ordered to give a deposition on the matter at a later date.
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