'Kitty' expected to appear as Dwight Howard's witness in Steve Harper lawsuit: What we know so far
Former NBA Defensive Player of the Year, Dwight Howard is at the center of some controversy after he was accused of sexual assault and battery. The allegations against Howard were made by a man named Stephen Harper, who said that the former NBA player performed non-consensual acts on him.
Howard has admitted to meeting up with Harper, but he claims that the sexual acts that occurred between him and Harper were all consensual, as per ESPN.
Now, a new development in the case is occurring as a star witness known as Kitty will speak in defense of Dwight Howard. According to Radar Online, Kitty was also in the room when the alleged incident between the former Orlando Magic star and Stephen Harper occurred.
Furthermore, Radar Online says that the true identity of Kitty is yet to be revealed, and at the moment, the only thing known about him is that he is a "man dressed as a woman" and is a friend of Dwight with whom he has had sexual encounters with "every now and then."
It is still unclear if the allegations against Dwight Howard are true, but the case will follow the legal process to determine the facts.
What exactly is Dwight Howard being accused of?
Several charges are being brought against the former NBA star. He is being accused of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false imprisonment by Stephen Harper.
Howard and Harper apparently talked through Instagram before agreeing to meet up at the NBA player's place.
The two were engaged in consensual kissing before Dwight brought his friend Kitty in, but according to Harper, he was not interested in joining the duo in their sexual acts. This allegedly prompted Dwight to force Harper.
“Defendant stood up (towering over Mr. Harper), grabbed Mr. Harper by the thighs, forcibly removed Mr. Harper’s underwear, held Mr. Harper down, and performed nonconsensual oral sex on Mr. Harper," the lawsuit read. "Mr. Harper was in fear of imminent bodily harm when he was pinned down and forced to remain in place while Defendant continued to sexually assault him.”
Dwight Howard's lawyer countered these allegations by saying all three parties consented to the sexual activities that were being done that night.
Additionally, Howard has asked the court to drop the charges as he claims that he never performed any sexual acts on Harper that were non-consensual.
Also read: Dwight Howard denies sexual assault charges by man he met via Instagram, claims all activity was consensual: Reports