Lawsuit accuses Zion of rape, years of abuse

A pistillate has accused New Orleans Pelicans guardant Zion Williamson of rape successful summation to "sexual, physical, affectional and financial" maltreatment implicit the span of a multiple-year relationship, according to a suit filed successful Los Angeles Superior Court connected Thursday.

The woman, who is identified arsenic Jane Doe, alleges "a continuing signifier of abusive, controlling and threatening behavior" implicit the people of a narration that started during Williamson's freshman twelvemonth astatine Duke and lasted from 2018 to 2023.

The 12-page civilian complaint, obtained by ESPN, says Williamson's actions occurred successful aggregate states, including Louisiana and California.

A Pelicans spokesperson deferred to Williamson's ineligible team, which was successful the process of crafting a statement, according to a typical for the two-time All-Star.