Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston is falling under major scrutiny once again after reports surfaced that he allegedly groped a female Uber driver back in March 2016.
According to ESPN, the NFL had recently launched an investigation into the matter to get further clarity as to what exactly transpired during the situation in question.
The NFL is investigating an allegation that Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston groped a female Uber driver in March 2016.
The incident in question reportedly occurred after Winston was picked up at 2 a.m. on March 13, 2016 in Scottsdale, Arizona. He had asked the driver to make a stop at a drive-thru restaurant during the ride to which he allegedly grabbed her crotch for about three to five second before removing his hand after she had said something to him.
Winston has already issued a response the accusations stating that the story is false and that he no way made any “inappropriate contact” with the female driver.
“A news organization has published a story about me regarding an alleged incident involving a female Uber driver from approximately two years ago,” Winston said in the statement. “The story falsely accuses me of making inappropriate contact with this driver. I believe the driver was confused as to the number of passengers in the car and who was sitting next to her. The accusation is false, and given the nature of the allegation and increased awareness and consideration of these types of matters, I am addressing this false report immediately. At the time of the alleged incident, I denied the allegations to Uber, yet they still decided to suspend my account.
“I am supportive of the national movement to raise awareness and develop better responses to the concerns of parties who find themselves in these types of situations, but this accusation is false. While I am certain that I did not make any inappropriate contact, I don't want to engage in a battle with the driver and I regret if my demeanor or presence made her uncomfortable in any way.”
What has made this matter more serious is that Winston had been accused of sexually assaulting a Florida State student back in 2012. He had admitted to having sex with the woman but remained firm that it was consensual. There were never filed and the case was closed in December 2013.
There should be more clarity on the matter reached in the coming days with the league conducting a full investigation, and possible punishment should be swift if any wrongdoing is found.
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