Jacksonville, Florida – Two flight attendants have filed a lawsuit against NFL kicker Brandon McManus, alleging that he sexually assaulted them on a team flight to London in September. The incident reportedly took place during a meal service on the Jaguars’ team-chartered flight, where McManus allegedly made unwanted advances towards the women. McManus, who has since joined the Washington Commanders, denies the allegations and his lawyer describes them as fictitious and false.
The women, identified as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2 in the lawsuit, claim that McManus “grinded” his erect clothed penis against them during the flight. They also allege that he attempted to kiss Jane Doe 1. In response, McManus’s attorney asserts that the accusations are part of a campaign to defame the NFL player, and they plan to vigorously defend his rights and integrity. The Jacksonville Jaguars team is also named in the lawsuit, accused of gross negligence for failing to provide a safe work environment for the flight staff.
Head coach Doug Pederson refrained from commenting further on the matter until more information is gathered. The Washington Commanders, McManus’s current team, stated that they are looking into the allegations and have been in communication with the League Office and McManus’s representation. NFL spokesperson Tim Schlittner confirmed that the league is aware of the lawsuit but declined to provide additional comments.
Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing the two flight attendants, expressed disappointment in the defendants’ response to efforts to resolve the matter outside of litigation. The women are seeking damages exceeding $1 million from McManus and the Jaguars, citing psychological and emotional distress as a result of the alleged assault. Buzbee emphasized the seriousness of the allegations and vowed to pursue the case with determination. The lawsuit demands a jury trial to address the claims made by the plaintiffs.