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**BigRichard** · 07-21-2009, 06:15 AM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html

RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a woman in Nevada.

According to online court records, a defamation lawsuit was filed in Washoe County on Friday. Andrea McNulty is listed as the plaintiff.

Details of the suit were not available late Monday night. Roethlisberger was one of nine defendants listed in the online court docket report.

Roethlisberger's attorney released a statement to several media outlets Monday night saying the two-time Super Bowl winner was accused of sexual assault in the lawsuit by McNulty. Atlanta-based attorney David Cornwell denied Roethlisberger sexually assaulted McNulty.

"This weekend Andrea McNulty served Ben Roethlisberger with a civil complaint accusing him of sexually assaulting her in July 2008. Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone; especially Andrea McNulty. The timing of the lawsuit and the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct. If an investigation is commenced, Ben will cooperate fully and Ben will be fully exonerated," Cornwell said.

A phone message and e-mail from the AP to Cornwell were not immediately returned.

Attorney Calvin R. Dunlap, of Reno, filed the suit, according to court documents. A telephone message left for him was not immediately returned.

Chiefnj2 · 07-22-2009, 09:55 AM

Another reason why she may have waited one year - from florio of profootballtalk.com and tsn.com:

The civil complaint filed last week against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in a Nevada court represents the first step in what could be a long, contentious, and (frankly) fascinating legal battle.

There's a chance we'll never hear anything more about the case, which likely would mean that a quiet, discreet, and confidential settlement has been reached. Given the publicity the case has generated, however, it likely will be challenging to negotiate a fast resolution, especially since any settlement could be interpreted as a partial concession of responsibility.

It appears the accuser's lawyer likely would have tried to strike a settlement without filing suit, if Roethlisberger lived in Nevada. But since the quarterback only comes to town occasionally, the best way to make the lawsuit stick there was to hold the paperwork until he was back in town for the 2009 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, file the suit, and serve it on him.

Indeed, if Roethlisberger knew about the potential to be sued and served in Nevada, he wouldn't have attended the tournament — and possibly wouldn't have returned to Nevada until the statute of limitations had expired. And so the plaintiff would have been forced to sue Roethlisberger on his home turf, far from Nevada.

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-22-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Pretty much supports what many of us were saying - there's not a single piece of evidence that this actually happened, and the alleged victim's actions over the past year would lead one to believe she's FOS.

Gotta love the court of public opinion.

Pioli Zombie · 07-22-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Gotta love the court of public opinion.

Yes. Don't you know there is absolutely positively no way this could have possibly happened because, well, because we are genius internet chat room posters and, and we just know.
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**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-22-2009, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Gotta love the court of public opinion.

Isn't what this place is about, Dane?

Opinions?

Consistent1 · 07-22-2009, 03:08 PM

Money, money, mooonnneeeyyyyy......

Consistent1 · 07-22-2009, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Gotta love the court of public opinion.

You should just write a guide for us common guys who want to be cool. It would sell like mad.

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-22-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Isn't what this place is about, Dane?

Opinions?

Yes, it's about opinions.

But in this case, I'd say that everyone here is basing their opinion on the fact that it's Ben Rothlisberger, not Joe Schmoe.

Furthermore, I'm not a fan of the "mob" mentality. You know, the kind of mobs that lynched people for no good reason or burned people at the stake because they were deemed a "witch" and so on.

But please, continue to pontificate and cast this woman as nothing more than a gold digger.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-22-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yes, it's about opinions.

But in this case, I'd say that everyone here is basing their opinion on the fact that it's Ben Rothlisberger, not Joe Schmoe.

Furthermore, I'm not a fan of the "mob" mentality. You know, the kind of mobs that lynched people for no good reason or burned people at the stake because they were deemed a "witch" and so on.

But please, continue to pontificate and cast this woman as nothing more than a gold digger.

No, not EVERYONE.

I don't give a shit who it is, my next door neighbor, or Ben Roethlisberger.

Everything about this case screams "golddigger".

That word isn't being thrown around "for no good reason". The alleged victim has done anything to lead me, or many others (including Andrea Kramer, a woman) to believe her story.

You're basically accusing us of defending BR because he's an athlete, which in my case, couldn't be further from the truth. I'm not defending anyone, just taking the evidence into account.

However, it sure seems like you're hell bent on convicting BR for no other reason than the fact he is an athlete.

That, or your just naive, as there is nothing other than the word of someone with mental issues to lead someone to believe this alleged assault actually happened.

And I happen to think your very far from naive.

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-22-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

No, not EVERYONE.

I don't give a shit who it is, my next door neighbor, or Ben Roethlisberger.

Everything about this case screams "golddigger".

That word isn't being thrown around "for no good reason". The alleged victim has done anything to lead me, or many others (including Andrea Kramer, a woman) to believe her story.

You're basically accusing us of defending BR because he's an athlete, which in my case, couldn't be further from the truth. I'm not defending anyone, just taking the evidence into account.

However, it sure seems like you're hell bent on convicting BR for no other reason than the fact he is an athlete.

That, or your just naive, as there is nothing other than the word of someone with mental issues to lead someone to believe this alleged assault actually happened.

And I happen to think your very far from naive.

Dude, it comes down to this:

Me. Personally. I am not about to cast stones against an alleged rape victim. I had a girlfriend that worked with rape victims and I actually dated (extremely briefly) a rape victim. In my experience, rape is an extremely heinous crime that can leave its victims scarred for a lifetime.

Having said that, I'm not about to declare this woman to be a "gold-digger" based off of a few press releases and/or an affidavit. If it's proven to be true in a court of law, then I'll proclaim her as such.

But not before then.

Just Passin' By · 07-22-2009, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Dude, it comes down to this:

Me. Personally. I am not about to cast stones against an alleged rape victim. I had a girlfriend that worked with rape victims and I actually dated (extremely briefly) a rape victim. In my experience, rape is an extremely heinous crime that can leave its victims scarred for a lifetime.

Having said that, I'm not about to declare this woman to be a "gold-digger" based off of a few press releases and/or an affidavit. If it's proven to be true in a court of law, then I'll proclaim her as such.

But not before then.

So O.J. didn't kill two people?

Param · 07-23-2009, 10:38 AM

http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/23/ben-ro...-assault-case/

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is calling for a press conference today, where he is expected to personally address the sexual assault lawsuit filed against him.

The press conference will take place in Pittsburgh at 11 AM PT and we'll be live streaming the entire thing on our website.

Interesting fact -- Ben's reps have made it clear the 2x Super Bowl champ will not be taking any questions from the press.

Make sure to check back to see the entire thing LIVE.

Pioli Zombie · 07-23-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Param

http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/23/ben-ro...-assault-case/

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is calling for a press conference today, where he is expected to personally address the sexual assault lawsuit filed against him.

The press conference will take place in Pittsburgh at 11 AM PT and we'll be live streaming the entire thing on our website.

Interesting fact -- Ben's reps have made it clear the 2x Super Bowl champ will not be taking any questions from the press.

Make sure to check back to see the entire thing LIVE.

Ben will say "Who'd rape HER?"
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oaklandhater · 07-23-2009, 11:18 AM

but but she is not even hot......

http://www.examiner.com/x-12767-US-H...Roethlisberger

**SAUTO** · 07-23-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Just Passin' By

So O.J. didn't kill two people?

WHO knows for sure? was he ever convicted of it?

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-23-2009, 12:06 PM

Ben Roethlisberger is denying the entire thing, and sounds pretty pissed.

07-21-2009, 06:15 AM
BigRichard Buddy Christ is a Chiefs fan Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $1659546	Roethlisberger listed as defendant in lawsuit http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....ap/index.html RENO, Nev. (AP) -- Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed by a woman in Nevada. According to online court records, a defamation lawsuit was filed in Washoe County on Friday. Andrea McNulty is listed as the plaintiff. Details of the suit were not available late Monday night. Roethlisberger was one of nine defendants listed in the online court docket report. Roethlisberger's attorney released a statement to several media outlets Monday night saying the two-time Super Bowl winner was accused of sexual assault in the lawsuit by McNulty. Atlanta-based attorney David Cornwell denied Roethlisberger sexually assaulted McNulty. "This weekend Andrea McNulty served Ben Roethlisberger with a civil complaint accusing him of sexually assaulting her in July 2008. Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone; especially Andrea McNulty. The timing of the lawsuit and the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct. If an investigation is commenced, Ben will cooperate fully and Ben will be fully exonerated," Cornwell said. A phone message and e-mail from the AP to Cornwell were not immediately returned. Attorney Calvin R. Dunlap, of Reno, filed the suit, according to court documents. A telephone message left for him was not immediately returned.
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Chiefnj2 In Search of a Life Join Date: Mar 2007 Casino cash: $7823688	Another reason why she may have waited one year - from florio of profootballtalk.com and tsn.com: The civil complaint filed last week against Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in a Nevada court represents the first step in what could be a long, contentious, and (frankly) fascinating legal battle. There's a chance we'll never hear anything more about the case, which likely would mean that a quiet, discreet, and confidential settlement has been reached. Given the publicity the case has generated, however, it likely will be challenging to negotiate a fast resolution, especially since any settlement could be interpreted as a partial concession of responsibility. It appears the accuser's lawyer likely would have tried to strike a settlement without filing suit, if Roethlisberger lived in Nevada. But since the quarterback only comes to town occasionally, the best way to make the lawsuit stick there was to hold the paperwork until he was back in town for the 2009 American Century Celebrity Golf Championship, file the suit, and serve it on him. Indeed, if Roethlisberger knew about the potential to be sued and served in Nevada, he wouldn't have attended the tournament — and possibly wouldn't have returned to Nevada until the statute of limitations had expired. And so the plaintiff would have been forced to sue Roethlisberger on his home turf, far from Nevada. __________________ Mismanaging the clock.
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Param Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Casino cash: $10005218	http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/23/ben-ro...-assault-case/ Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is calling for a press conference today, where he is expected to personally address the sexual assault lawsuit filed against him. The press conference will take place in Pittsburgh at 11 AM PT and we'll be live streaming the entire thing on our website. Interesting fact -- Ben's reps have made it clear the 2x Super Bowl champ will not be taking any questions from the press. Make sure to check back to see the entire thing LIVE.
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