Football Roethlisberger listed as defendant in lawsuit - Page 9

**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 · 07-21-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Well, while we're telling stories, I guess you have a good one in mind.

Something about how she's kept a jar of his jizz under her bed for a year, waiting for just the right time to present it?

She may have a case against the hotel employees named, but unless she's sitting on a bottle of Big Ben's Baby Batter, a court of law isn't going to judge against him without physical evidence.

They could have video of her entering and leaving his room, it doesn't PROVE he sexually assaulted her.

It's a civil suit, not a criminal suit. She has a lesser evidentiary burden. Remember OJ being not guilty in criminal court, but guilty in his civil trial? Same thing.

You don't know if the security guard actually filed some type of report the day after the alleged assault when she spoke with him. Someone may have seen her leave the room crying. Her medical records after the incident may mention a rape.

Her case may be dismissed, it may not. Nobody knows yet.

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-21-2009, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

I'm wondering if she's had any documented mental issues before this issue. Shouldn't there be reports from the mental hospital that could show the doctors diagnosis.

Well, there should be some documented reports if this type of behavior previously existed but it appears per the complaint that her life had been uneventful since at least 2002.

Personally, it looks to me like she's trying to recover enough money to cover the expenditures of being hospitalized.

$390k after expenses (lawyers, taxes, etc.) certainly isn't going to go very far and this type of case, whether she wins or not, is probably more damaging to her career and life than helpful.

orange · 07-21-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Pestilence

I'm wondering if she's had any documented mental issues before this issue. Shouldn't there be reports from the mental hospital that could show the doctors diagnosis.

There are already rumors being spread - anonymously, of course - about the "real" reason for her mental breakdown.

Bizarre Twist in Roethlisberger Assault Case
Posted Jul 21st 2009 10:24AM by TMZ Staff

Sources connected to the Ben Roethlisberger sexual assault case claim the psychiatric care the accuser says she's under has nothing to do with Ben .... it has to do with a relationship she had with a man who never existed.

Andrea McNulty has sued Roethlisberger, the Pittsburgh Steelers Super Bowl champ, claiming he sexually assaulted her in July 2008. Sources tell us Roethlisberger and McNulty had a sexual liaison at the time but Ben insists it was purely consensual. We're told the two knew each other because Ben had stayed at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe over the last several years for golf tournaments -- and she worked at the hotel.

Sources connected with the case tell us a former co-worker of McNulty's at Harrah's came forward with this incredible story -- that around the time McNulty hooked up with Roethlisberger, she was allegedly involved with a married man. The man's wife, we're told, created an email account, posing as a U.S. soldier in Iraq. The wife began corresponding with McNulty to gain information. We're told the former co-worker has said McNulty fell in love with the fictitious soldier and began telling people she was engaged to him. When the wife stopped the correspondence, McNulty then began telling people the soldier was killed in action.

We're told McNulty told at least one co-worker she began seeing a psychiatrist because of the phantom soldier.

We tried repeatedly getting in touch with McNulty. So far we have been unable to reach her.

http://www.tmz.com/2009/07/21/ben-ro...ldier-mcnulty/

TMZ posted that BEFORE the court papers went online. It will be interesting to see if their "source" is one of the co-defendants; or if this correspondence with the fictitious soldier began before or after the encounter with BR.

Coach · 07-21-2009, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Not in a Civil Case.

Shouldn't even have to go there, if there isn't anything to prove. Basically, as far as I know (based on the information we have known so far), then going to Civil case is just a waste of everybody's time.

Halfcan · 07-21-2009, 05:34 PM

Kobe part 2??

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-21-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by orange

TMZ posted that BEFORE the court papers went online. It will be interesting to see if their "source" is one of the co-defendants; or if this correspondence with the fictitious soldier began before or after the encounter with BR.

Wow.

I have to admit, TMZ's had an amazing recent track record.

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-21-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

Shouldn't even have to go there, if there isn't anything to prove. Basically, as far as I know (based on the information we have known so far), then going to Civil case is just a waste of everybody's time.

Not necessarily.

She wouldn't be offered a settlement sum in a criminal case.

Simplex3 · 07-21-2009, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie

This is why rape victims never come forward...

Thanks for your input Susan Brownmiller.

The only published, real research I've ever seen on the subject was done by Dr. Kanin from Purdue. In his study the number of *proven false* accusations was 41%. On college campuses fully 50% of cases the woman admits the allegation was false.

I'd say educate yourself, but you're probably too busy sticking your finger up your roommate's butt.

http://www.anandaanswers.com/pages/naaFalse.html

Simplex3 · 07-21-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Coach

Well, if there is no evidence, then more than likely he will go scot free.

No, it will go to a jury who will decide that Ben has enough money that it won't kill him to give her some.

Halfcan · 07-21-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplex3

Thanks for your input Susan Brownmiller.

The only published, real research I've ever seen on the subject was done by Dr. Kanin from Purdue. In his study the number of *proven false* accusations was 41%. On college campuses fully 50% of cases the woman admits the allegation was false.

I'd say educate yourself, but you're probably too busy sticking your finger up your roommate's butt.

http://www.anandaanswers.com/pages/naaFalse.html

wow what an educational burn

Simplex3 · 07-21-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

It may sound fishy, Bro. But neither you or I were in and out of mental and regular hospitals for a year after the alleged event.

That sounds fishy to me, in regards to it being a non-rape case.

You could be 180 degrees off on the cause/effect. Maybe the fact that she's batshit crazy is the cause, not the effect.

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-21-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplex3

You could be 180 degrees off on the cause/effect. Maybe the fact that she's batshit crazy is the cause, not the effect.

Very true.

But wouldn't that be a tough sell to a lawyer if what you've mentioned is possible?

I'd expect him to do his due diligence before filing.

Simplex3 · 07-21-2009, 05:48 PM

Rape cases are a tough deal. The crime is freaking awful and devastating, but it is nearly impossible to prove. Add to it the fact that such a huge percentage of claims are later proven false to suit some desire of the accuser (alibi, revenge, or sympathy) and it's just a crap storm all around for everyone.

**DaneMcCloud** · 07-21-2009, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Simplex3

Rape cases are a tough deal. The crime is freaking awful and devastating, but it is nearly impossible to prove. Add to it the fact that such a huge percentage of claims are later proven false to suit some desire of the accuser (alibi, revenge, or sympathy) and it's just a crap storm all around for everyone.

Yeah, that's what I mentioned earlier.

IF she's lying (or jacked in the head or whatever), it doesn't make much sense to go through all of this for a mere $390k.

That part doesn't add up.

Simplex3 · 07-21-2009, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Yeah, that's what I mentioned earlier.

IF she's lying (or jacked in the head or whatever), it doesn't make much sense to go through all of this for a mere $390k.

That part doesn't add up.

If she's jacked in the head maybe her dog is telling her to sue for exactly $390k. No way to know.

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