Former N.F.L. Placekicker Accused Of Sexual Assault
Another accusation has surfaced against a (former) National Football League (N.F.L.) player involving sexual assault. This, on the heels of recent news involving Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback, Ben Roethlisberger. In the most recent accusation a woman has accused retired NFL placekicker Tony Zendejas of raping her two years ago. A criminal trial has been conducted with the jury finding in favor, and acquitting, Mr. Zendejas. However, his accuser has elected to file a civil lawsuit against Zendejas and his San Dimas restaurant.
The woman is seeking unspecified monetary damages from Zendejas in her Jan. 22 complaint, which alleges negligence, battery, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress. While denying all accusations of rape or sexual assault Mr. Zendejas does acknowledge that the two had “consensual” sex on the night in question.
Zendejas' attorney said Thursday that he expects to prevail again in civil court. "Obviously our position has been the same as it was in the criminal trial," said attorney James Reiss. "The lawsuit has no merit. This was a completely consensual sexual encounter."
"We expect the same outcome as we had in the criminal trial," Reiss added. At present, this matter has not been set for trial.
