Dak Prescott’s lawyer outraged over efforts to extort money from Cowboys QB as judge throws out sexual assault lawsuit
On Wednesday, June 26, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott emerged victorious in court. Prescott has been accused of sexual assault dating back to 2016 in Plano, Texas by a woman seeking a significant of money in a settlement. The Cowboys star counter-sued for extortion, and the judge reportedly dismissed the case against him.
The woman alleged that Prescott assaulted her in the back of an SUV almost eight years ago, a claim the quarterback and his legal team vehemently denied from the beginning. Details on the ruling by the judge presiding are unclear, but it is reported that the judge sided with the quarterback.
Prescott's lawyer, Levi McCathern, said via NBC Sports:
“Despite Ms. Shores and her legal team’s relentless efforts to extort money and damage Dak’s reputation, justice has consistently prevailed and will continue to do so."
He went on to slam the "lies" made by Prescott's accuser and her legal team:
"Their recent failed attempt to sue him civilly are all just a continuation of their extortion plot against Dak. These ploys distract from the trauma of legitimate sexual assault survivors and undermine the progress that our society has made in supporting them."
He finished by adding that he and his team are proud that Dak Prescott stood up to this "injustice" before expressing gratitude that Judge Tucker agreed.
No written decision on Dak Prescott's case yet
Despite Dak Prescott's lawyer's claims, there has been no written decision regarding the case. The lawyer wouldn't imply or state officially that the case has been thrown out without good reason. The details and the written aspects remain undisclosed.
This was a complicated case involving the statute of limitations and a countersuit for extortion, which allowed it to proceed despite the time passed. The Dallas Cowboys QB had already been cleared of wrongdoing, and according to his lawyer, the case has been thrown out.
Once the written decision is made public, the reasoning (and full confirmation) behind Judge Tucker's decision to side with Dak Prescott will be known. Until then, the lawyer's confirmation is enough to know the basics: there is no longer a case against the QB.