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Marcellus Wiley Faces New Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley accused of raping USC student in 1999 lawsuit.
In brief
Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley accused of raping USC student in 1999 lawsuit. Marcellus Wiley faces new lawsuit alleging sexual assault of USC student in 1999 after repeated objections. Originally reported by Complex.
New Lawsuit Against Wiley
A woman alleges Marcellus Wiley sexually assaulted her at a Los Angeles hotel in 1999 when she was a 22-year-old USC senior.
“Jane told Wiley to stop and repeated 'please stop' several times and told him, 'You're not listening to me'”
Alleged Assault Details
The woman claims she repeatedly told Wiley to stop before he sexually assaulted her despite her objections.
“Look at you ... keep shaking”
Wiley's Response
Wiley directed requests for comment to MenTooProject.org and denied wrongdoing in previous cases.
“Visit MenTooProject.org and join us in the fight for truth, fairness, and justice”
Legal Outcome
Prosecutors declined to file charges in 1999 after Wiley denied the allegations, but the woman sought damages.
“The woman claims she reported the alleged assault to her supervisor at USC's Student Health Center and underwent a sexual assault examination that documented bruising and Wiley's semen”
Additional Allegations
Wiley faces four other lawsuits this year and previous allegations from Columbia University.
“Wiley has denied wrongdoing in those cases”
Current Status
Wiley has not filed a formal response to the latest lawsuit, and the case is pending.
“This lawsuit marks the first step toward holding Marcellus Wiley accountable for his horrific abuse of our client”
The headline
Marcellus Wiley faces new lawsuit alleging sexual assault of USC student in 1999 after repeated objections.
