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Kendrick Perkins Claims Kobe Bryant’s Comeback From Rape Allegations Gave Him “Best Story In NBA History”

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In July 2003, a 19-year-old woman accused Lakers star Kobe Bryant of sexual assault. She alleged that Bryant had raped her in his hotel room at The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera in Edwards, Colorado. Bryant’s accuser, whose identity was later leaked to the media, worked at the hotel. Bryant initially denied that he had had sex with the woman. However, the discovery of physical evidence led him to change his story. Instead, Bryant claimed that he had consensual intercourse with the woman. After an arrest warrant was issued for Bryant, he surrendered to police in Colorado. Subsequently, he was formally charged with sexual assault.

The case was front-page news for months, with Bryant’s legal team painting his accuser as a promiscuous, mentally ill individual. Furthermore, multiple outlets leaked the woman’s identity, leading to her receiving death threats and other hate mail. The legal saga ended when the woman refused to testify at the trial, leading to the charges being dismissed. The following day, Bryant released an apology in which he denied that he had raped the woman. However, somewhat bizarrely, he said he understood how “how she feels that she did not consent to this encounter.”

Kendrick Perkins References Rape Allegations While Hyping Kobe

Speaking on First Take in July 2023, Kendrick Perkins argued that the rape allegations, and Kobe’s subsequent bounce-back, gave the late Laker the greatest story in the NBA. “When it comes down to Kob winning three NBA championships with Shaq, Kobe was at his highest. I’m talking about when he was with Adidas, all of us had the 8s, the Kobs on our feet, rocking the Adidas,” Kendrick Perkins said. “And all of a sudden, Kob was dealing with the situation in Denver. And most people, when dealing with something when your livelihood is on the line, I wouldn’t have showed up to work, not to that capacity.”

He continued. “Kobe was still showing up to work and giving people that work on the floor, giving people straight buckets. Throughout that period he had lost endorsements, hundreds of millions of dollars, he was getting booed in every arena. He basically had to start from the bottom and work his way back to the top, and he did that in great fashion. As far as getting back his endorsements, as far as building back his reputation as one of the best players in the game, winning two NBA championships, two Finals MVPs, the list goes on.”

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Conor McGregor Spotted In New York Amid Rape Allegations

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Earlier this week, MMA fighter Conor McGregor was accused of raping a woman in a bathroom after Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami. The allegations were out in a letter from the woman’s attorney to the NBA, McGregor, and the Heat. She alleges that security guards separated the alleged victim from her friend and forced her into a men’s bathroom. McGregor was allegedly already waiting in there for her. The MMA fighter then proceeded to “violently kiss” the woman before forcing her to perform oral sex on him, Mitchell alleges. McGregor has denied the allegations. A representative for the fighter said, “Mr. McGregor welcomes the investigation, which he firmly believes will show the claims against him are false. After not responding to the demand for money made by claimant’s counsel, she turned to the media to apply pressure. This is no more than a shakedown.”

After the story was broken by TMZ, the outlet also published a video shot prior to the alleged assault. McGregor is seen leaving a bathroom with his personal security, taking a woman by the hand and leading her back into the bathroom. The footage appears to contradict claims that the victim was forced into the bathroom by arena security. Furthermore, an additional video appeared to show McGregor with his alleged victim about 30 minutes after the alleged rape reportedly took place. Now, McGregor has been seen in public for the first time since the allegations were made public.

Fans Swarm McGregor During New York Outing

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 09: Conor McGregor is seen on the court during a timeout in Game Four of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on June 09, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Conor McGregor was seen out and about in New York on Saturday. It marked the first time that McGregor had been seen since the allegations surfaced. He was seen outside his hotel in both the morning and evening. Furthermore, he was swarmed by fans looking for an autograph. It appears that at least, fans are unbothered by the allegations.

It’s unclear what the next steps in McGregor’s case are. His alleged victim reported the assault to the police on the morning of June 11. Furthermore, police confirmed to TMZ that they were actively investigating the incident. However, that is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here on HotNewHipHop.

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New Video Shows Conor McGregor And Alleged Victim After Alleged Sexual Assault

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Earlier this week, MMA fighter Conor McGregor was accused of raping a woman in a bathroom after Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Miami. A letter from the woman’s attorney alleges that security guards separated the alleged victim from her friend and forced her into a men’s bathroom. McGregor and his own security were reportedly already inside. The MMA fighter then proceeded to “violently kiss” the woman before forcing her to perform oral sex on him, Mitchell alleges. As the letter continues, McGregor allegedly attempted to sodomize the woman. Despite this, she was reportedly able to escape after elbowing the Irish fighter repeatedly. However, she reportedly left her purse behind and had to plead for McGregor’s team to return it to her.

After the story was broken by TMZ, the outlet also published a video shot prior to the alleged assault. McGregor is seen leaving a bathroom with his personal security, taking a woman by the hand and leading her back into the bathroom. The footage appears to contradict claims that the victim was forced into the bathroom by arena security. However, the footage does corroborate details about security preventing anyone from entering or exiting the bathroom after they go inside. McGregor’s attorneys, who have vocally denied the allegations, said the video was further proof of his innocence. Now, TMZ reportedly has additional video from that night.

Video Shows McGregor And Alleged Victim Together After Incident

Dublin , Ireland – 20 May 2023; UFC fighter Conor McGregor ahead of the undisputed super lightweight championship fight between Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron at the 3Arena in Dublin. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

According to TMZ, the newest video they have obtained was shot at 12:40am on the morning of June 10. It shows McGregor and his alleged victim talking inside the Kaseya Center club. TMZ claims that this video was shot around 30 minutes after the victim claimed to have been raped by McGregor. McGregor’s attorneys have once again proclaimed the fighter’s innocence based on this evidence. “”While the claimant’s story has changed yet again,” Barbara R. Llanes said in a statement, “our account of the evening has never changed. This video only reinforces our position. We look forward to the swift conclusion of the investigation.”

However, the alleged victim’s attorney, Ariel Mitchell, has provided a different side to the story. She claims that the new video shows the pair “visibly awkwardly interacting”. Additionally, she states this was not the case before they went into the bathroom. “My client has always stated that there would be video of before and after, and in those videos she emphasized that the difference in the interactions between them would be visibly noticeable,” Mitchell told TMZ. “This again is another video that supports what my client has been saying and supports what she told the police since the inception of this incident.” This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here at HotNewHipHop.

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Conor McGregor Accused Of Raping Woman At NBA Finals

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A woman has accused MMA fighter Conor McGregor of raping her at Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 9. The allegations were laid out in a letter from attorney Ariel Mitchell to McGregor, the NBA, and the Miami Heat. According to the letter, McGregor “violently” sexually assaulted Mitchell’s client in a bathroom at the Kaseya Center in Miami.

Furthermore, the letter accuses security guards of separating the alleged victim from her friend and forcing her into a men’s bathroom. McGregor and his own security were reportedly already inside. The MMA fighter then proceeded to “violently kiss” the woman before forcing her to perform oral sex on him, Mitchell alleges. As the letter continues, McGregor allegedly attempted to sodomize the woman. Despite this, she was reportedly able to escape after elbowing the Irish fighter repeatedly. However, she reportedly left her purse behind and had to plead for McGregor’s team to return it to her.

McGregor’s Alleged Victim Seeks Settlement

MIAMI, FLORIDA – JUNE 09: Conor McGregor is seen on the court during a timeout in Game Four of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on June 09, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

The woman reported the assault on the morning of June 11. She was reportedly encouraged to retain an attorney by a police officer whom she spoke to at the time. In Mitchell’s letter, which was sent earlier this week, the attorney lays out her client’s preferred method of restitution. According to Mitchell, her client is seeking a settlement as opposed to litigation. The letter reportedly did not specify the amount of damages being sought.

McGregor had a fairly prominent role in Game 4 of the Finals. As well as attending the game, he was scheduled to do an advertisement for a brand of pain relief spray. However, his involvement will be remembered for hospitalizing the man playing the Heat’s mascot during the promotional skit. In regard to the rape allegations, McGregor denies any wrongdoing. “The allegations are false,” a representative for McGregor said on June 15, “Mr. McGregor will not be intimidated.” This is a developing story and any updates can be found here on HotNewHipHop.

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Charlamagne Tha God Allegedly Sends Cease & Desist To STAR

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Rape allegations leveled at radio host Charlamagne Tha God have been around for several years. Jessica Reid has long accused Charlamagne of raping her in 2001 when she was 15 years old. In 2018, Reid took her case to the South Carolina Supreme Court. She claimed that Charlamagne had continued to “violate” her on his radio show and social media. While Charlamagne has vehemently and consistently denied the allegations, Reid sued him in late 2022.

The case is a complex one. Charlamagne was initially charged with “criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the second degree” when Reid first reported the incident in 2001. However, the case was dropped after his DNA was not found in her rape kit. Furthermore, it was reported that Reid “refused to cooperate” in regard to the investigation. Reid has since revealed that her mother prevented her from working with the authorities. However, Charlamagne is now apparently making legal moves of his own.

Charlamagne Issues Cease & Desist To STAR

During an episode of The STAR Report, STAR spoke on a cease and desist letter he had received from Charlamagne. “Folks, you see the title, and it says, ‘Charlamagne Tha God issues a cease-and-desist letter to STAR,” he began. “That came in yesterday afternoon, and I didn’t post that one yet because there’s some allegations directed at me and another blogger that are not true, and they put that other blogger’s address. However, in my community letters is the first cease and desist from Charlamagne from 2018.” He continued, ““If you don’t know, I’m the guy who broke the Jessica Reid story. [She] claims that Charlamagne did, indeed, rape her, according to her. Charlamagne has tried to present legal documents that say he was exonerated. However, for those that don’t know, let me remind you — or let me tell you — the DNA test results were inconclusive.”

STAR added more infromation in the description of his video. “Court documents accused a then 22-year-old Charlamagne of ‘willfully, unlawfully, and feloniously engage in penile/vaginal intercourse with Jessica when she was fifteen-years old.’ Although Jessica wanted to testify against Charlamagne in court her mother did not let her. For the record, Charlamagne was NOT cleared by way of DNA because Jessica never submitted a sample — making the test inconclusive. Jessica is now suing Charlamagne in Federal court.” This is a developing story and we’ll have any updates here on HotNewHipHop.

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Mystikal Wants Gag Order In Rape Case: Report

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Another legal setback has Mystikal by the reigns. The No Limit icon, real name Michael Tyler, has been in jail without bail since last July. Mystikal was arrested on charges related to an accusation of rape from a woman he’s reportedly known for upwards of two decades. According to the purported victim, she visited the rapper’s home to receive financial assistance for someone who needed money for an apartment. During the meeting, an alleged violent altercation occurred, and the woman claimed she was assaulted.

The Advocate reported the woman told authorities Mystikal prevented her from leaving his home by taking her car keys and mobile phone. She said he strangled and raped her, in addition to threatening to remove “bad spirits” from her with a pair of scissors. It’s also said that Mystikal believed the woman owed him money. The “Danger” hitmaker allegedly only let her leave his residence once she paid him $150 through a money app.

Mystikal Retains A New Attorney

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY – SEPTEMBER 25: Mystikal performs at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall on September 25, 2021 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)

Mystikal’s trial is set for the summer, and he’s hired a new attorney as the hearing looms. Recently, Tiffany Myles Crosby filed a motion to set a gag order in place due to the “inordinate amount of publicity.” The rapper’s case has elicited conversations about his past run-ins with the law, including several allegations of sexual assault. In 2020, Mystikal scored a victory after a previous rape charge was tossed out of court. However, in 2004, Mystikal was sentenced to six years for sexual battery against his hairstylist.

In this latest case, Crosby wants this gag order to further include “all potential witnesses and law enforcement officials who either will or might testify at the trial of this case or who have information” about the matter. The Advocate noted Mystikal’s previous legal team opted to be more hands-on with the press, while Crosby moves more privately.

Facing A Severe Sentence

LOUISVILLE, KY – FEBRUARY 14: Mystikal performs during the Louisville Old School Hip Hop Festival at KFC YUM! Center on February 14, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Stephen J. Cohen/Getty Images)

In other court documents, it was alleged that Mystikal didn’t understand the previous motions filed on his behalf. Additionally, Mystikal has pleaded not guilty to the charges of rape and false imprisonment. If convicted, he could spend the remainder of his life in prison.

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Cuba Gooding Jr.’s Lawyer Claims Sex With His Accuser Was Consensual

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Cuba Gooding Jr.‘s lawyer, Gary Becker, says that his client had consensual sex with the woman who has accused him of raping her inside a New York City hotel room in 2013. Becker explained his plans for the trial to US District Court Judge Paul A. Crotty during a status conference in Manhattan federal court. He said that the defense will call two witnesses to trial who claim that the accuser returned to the bar where she met Gooding earlier in the same night and boasted about having consensual sex with him. Becker’s co-counsel, Ed Sapone, stated afterward that they actually have three witnesses from the bar.

The accuser, identified as “Jane Doe,” brought a lawsuit against Gooding in 2020, claiming that the actor raped her at Manhattan’s Mercer hotel in 2013. They had met at a bar in Greenwich Village earlier in the night. She says that she repeatedly told Gooding “no” and that he also attacked her a second time before she could flee the room.

Cuba Gooding Jr. In Court

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 13: Cuba Gooding Jr. Arrives at NYS Supreme Court for sentencing on October 13, 2022 in New York City. The Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr., plead guilty to charges of forcible touching and sex abuse. The criminal charges Gooding plead guilty to were brought against him after a worker at a New York nightclub alleged he forcibly kissed her, while he also faced charges stemming from three other incidents in which he stood accused of forcible touching or abuse. (Photo by David Dee Delgado/Getty Images)

A defense attorney for Jane Doe, Casey Wolnowski, says that he’s “aware of these witnesses” but “vehemently denies their views on what transpired.” He added that he’s “confident the jury is going to give” his client’s testimony “the weight it deserves.”

A trial date for the case has not been set, but both parties discussed options on Monday. Judge Crotty confirmed he wants it done in 2023. “We’re not putting the trial off for a year,” he said, according to Insider. Crotty also complained about Gooding Jr’s team bringing up issues with evidence prepared by the accuser. “The time for discovery is over. Let’s get on with the trial,” the judge said.

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Ashton Kutcher Hopes Danny Masterson “Is Found Innocent” Of Rape

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Watching his longtime friend and colleague embattle sexual assault accusation hasn’t been easy for Ashton Kutcher. However, there is a select group who don’t sympathize with Danny Masterson as he faces several allegations of rape. The accusations surfaced in 2017 when Kutcher and Masterson were starring in The Ranch. The That 70’s Show stars reunited for the Netflix series, but the allegations caused the production to part ways with Masterson.

In a cover feature for Esquire, Kutcher told the outlet that he wants his friend “to be found innocent of the charges brought against him.”

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It was clarified that this didn’t mean Kutcher was keen on Masterson getting away with a crime he may have committed.

“Ultimately, I can’t know. I’m not the judge.” The actor added, “I’m not the jury, I’m not the DA, I’m not the victim. And I’m not the accused. And so, in that case, I don’t have a space to comment. I just don’t know.”

Ashton Kutcher and Danny Masterson ***exclusive*** ***Exclusive*** (Photo by J. Vespa/WireImage for Maverick)
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Kutcher does, however, feel for Masterson’s child.

“Someday, his kid is going to read about this,” he added. “I wholesale feel for anybody who feels like they were violated in any way.”

The actor founded Thorn alongside Demi Moore—a non-profit centering on helping victims of sex trafficking and abuse. Some have pushed back on Kutcher’s remarks about Masterson, while others understand his position.

Last year, Masterson’s trial was determined to be a mistrial after jurors disagreed on the outcome of multiple charges.

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Mike Tyson Sued Over Alleged Rape From The 90s: Details

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Mike Tyson is reportedly being sued for an alleged rape that took place back in the early 90s, according to ABC News 10. An anonymous victim has filed an affidavit with the Albany County Court where she is seeking $5 million in damages.

Throughout the affidavit, it claims that Tyson and the woman met at a popular dance club in Albany. Subsequently, she got into Tyson’s limo, where he allegedly raped her. Overall, the woman reportedly suffered physical and psychological injuries from the alleged incident.

Mike Tyson attends the Mike Tyson Cares & We 2 Matter Fundraiser on December 05, 2021 in Newport Beach, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)

“I met Mike Tyson in the early 1990s at a dance club called Septembers,” the affidavit read. “My friend and I were hanging out with him and his limousine driver. Tyson told us about a party and asked us to join him. My friend was going to drop off her car and Tyson said he would pick her up in the limousine.”

Additionally, the woman explained how things escalated in the limo. Tyson allegedly tried to kiss her and she refused. Subsequently, he allegedly took her clothes off and raped her.

“He then pulled my pants off and violently raped me,” the affidavit reads. “As a result of Tyson’s rape, I suffered and continue to suffer from physical, psychological, and emotional injury.”

Former professional boxer Mike Tyson attends Celebration of Smiles Event hosted by Dionne Warwick on her 81st Birthday to benefit medical charity organization, Operation Smile and The Kind Music Academy on December 12, 2021 in Malibu, California. (Photo by JC Olivera/Getty Images)

Tyson was famously convicted of rape back in 1992, however, he has always maintained innocence. As for this current lawsuit, he and his team have yet to make a comment.

This is a developing story, so be sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the sports world.

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Charlamagne The God Sued Over Alleged 2001 Sexual Assault: Report

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He has long denied these allegations, but Charlamagne Tha God is confronted with accusations of rape once again. The famed Breakfast Club host, real name Lenard McKelvey, faces a new federal lawsuit issued by the woman who claims she was a minor when she became his alleged victim.

It was in 2001 when Jessica Reid accused Charlamagne of “willfully, unlawfully, and feloniously [engaging] in penile/vaginal intercourse with a fifteen-year-old female child.” RadarOnline reports they have taken a look at Reid’s lawsuit.

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The outlet states that in 2001, Charlamagne faced a “charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor in the 2nd degree.”

It was reportedly Reid’s mother who alerted the authorities of an alleged rape. The teen was said to have been intoxicated and “crying uncontrollably” when she spoke with police. In Reid’s new lawsuit, she details meeting a then-22-year-old Charlamagne through a mutual friend. Then, she attended a birthday party in June 2001, where she claimed she immediately became “uncomfortable.”

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Charlamagne allegedly gave her a drink, and soon after, she felt dizzy and fell. Reid stated it felt as if her legs gave out. She insists he laughed when she collapsed and told his friends to “take her ass upstairs.” She says she was assaulted by two men. Further, she alleged, Charlamagne took her to another room and raped her.

“Ms. Reid recalls the ambulance ride vividly, as she was still in shock, hyperventilating, and felt safe,” the suit read.

A report in 2018 stated McKelvey’s DNA wasn’t found in Reid’s rape kit. Additionally, she didn’t cooperate with the investigation. Reid says her mother told her not to press charges. Now, she claims Charlamagne insulted her by referring to her as a “groupie” who “lied.”

(Photo by Derek White/Getty Images for Operation HOPE, Inc.)
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“Ms. Red has tried to get justice, but to no avail. And to make matters worse, everyone that Ms. Reid reached out to, including iHeartRadio, ignored her and still allowed Charlamagne to speak on their platform,” her lawsuit reads.

“Every time Ms. Reid turns on the radio and hears his voice, sees him on TV, and walks past his books in the stores, she is reminded of what Charlamagne did to her.”

Charlamagne’s attorney Michael Weinsten issued a statement to RadarOnline.

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“We are confident that Ms. Reid’s meritless civil lawsuit in which she represents herself will be promptly dismissed. This is the same sexual assault claim that was fully investigated and dismissed by authorities in South Carolina more than 21 years ago.”

“At that time, my client voluntarily submitted his DNA, and it was confirmed his DNA was not found in her rape kit. It is also the same matter that Ms. Reid tried to re-open in 2018 that the South Carolina Solicitor General declined to re-open, suggesting among other things it was ‘not ethical’ to do so.”

Reid is suing for unspecified damages.

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