Prescott Cleared of Civil Claims in Ongoing Legal Battle
Months after the Dallas police opted not to move forward with any charges, a Collin County judge has now cleared Dak Prescott of all civil claims related to the sexual assault allegations made against him. This marks a significant turn in a saga that dates back to 2017, when Prescott was first accused of sexual assault.
The allegations initially took a startling turn when the accuser sought $100 million in exchange for not taking the matter to the police. In March, the accuser escalated the case by filing a report with the Dallas Police Department. In response, Prescott countered by filing both a civil lawsuit and a criminal report against the accuser, pushing back against what he perceived as an extortion attempt.
In April, the accuser’s attorney dropped a lawsuit in Dallas County only to file a similar one in Collin County. However, Judge Angela Tucker dismissed these claims in June, further complicating the accuser’s legal standing. The Dallas Police Department also concluded that there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations against Prescott, effectively closing their investigation.
Throughout this ordeal, Prescott has maintained his innocence, with his attorney Levi G. McCathern forcefully defending him. "As we knew they would, they found nothing in their extensive exploration of the facts that would support a criminal prosecution," McCathern stated. He emphasized the impact of unfounded claims, saying, "The original lies by [the accuser], her team, and their recent failed attempt to sue him civilly are all just a continuation of their extortion plot against Dak."
The legal battle is far from over. Prescott has filed a civil lawsuit seeking over $1 million, citing extortion. The accuser's attorney sent a letter in January suggesting she would drop pursuit of criminal charges in return for $100 million, a point of contention that remains unresolved as the lawsuits continue to play out in Collin County civil court.
"These ploys distract from the trauma of legitimate sexual assault survivors and undermine the progress that our society has made in supporting them," McCathern added, further criticizing the actions of the accuser. Meanwhile, Prescott himself remains unwavering in his stance. "I know the truth, I'm confident in what we filed, very confident in what we filed," he said.
The accuser’s motion for a "non-suit without prejudice" adds another layer to the legal complexities, leaving the door open for her to refile the case in Dallas County. A hearing scheduled for September will determine if further legal action against the accuser is necessary.
This legal saga unfolds as Prescott is set to enter the final season of a lucrative four-year, $160 million contract in 2024. The high-profile nature of the case, combined with Prescott’s status as a new father to a baby girl, adds emotional weight to the proceedings. McCathern highlighted Prescott's empathy for survivors of sexual assault, saying, "Mr. Prescott -- a new father to a baby girl -- has great empathy for survivors of sexual assault."
The defense team remains resolute in their belief that justice will prevail. "We are confident that at the end of law enforcement's investigation into the extortion case that they will find the accuser and her attorneys just as guilty as Dak is innocent," McCathern asserted.
As the legal jousting continues, Prescott’s team aims to bring the matter to a close while preserving his reputation and ensuring that the accuser does not profit from what they describe as an extortion attempt. "To be clear, Mr. Prescott has never engaged in any nonconsensual, sexual conduct with anyone. Lies hurt. Especially, malicious lies. We will not allow the Defendant and her legal team to profit from this attempt to extort millions from Mr. Prescott," McCathern concluded.
For now, the future of this legal battle will be determined in the courts. Both sides remain adamant in their positions, leaving Prescott and his accuser locked in an ongoing struggle that has captured public attention.