On Wednesday, a judge in Collin County, Texas, dismissed a civil claim of sexual assault against Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Judge Angela Tucker's decision on Wednesday follows the announcement by Dallas police in May that they had found “insufficient evidence” to proceed with a criminal case against Prescott and would not pursue charges.
The woman's claims against Dak Prescott
A woman claimed that Prescott sexually assaulted her in 2017 and allegedly requested $100 million from the Pro Bowl quarterback, indicating she would involve law enforcement if he refused to pay.
The case centered on an alleged incident, where the woman accused Prescott of assaulting her in the back of an SUV parked in a strip club lot.
In January, lawyers Bethel and Yoel Zehaie wrote a letter on behalf of a woman who accused Prescott of sexual assault in February 2017. The letter stated that the woman was prepared to forgo pressing criminal charges and publicly disclosing the matter in exchange for compensation for the emotional distress she had experienced. The attorneys estimated the damages at $100 million.
Dak Prescott's response and subsequent actions
Dak Prescott denied the woman's allegations and countersued, alleging that she and her attorneys attempted to extort him.
The woman's attorney subsequently filed a countersuit that included the sexual assault allegations. The original lawsuit was withdrawn and refiled in Collin County, located northeast of Dallas, to consolidate it with Prescott's claim in the same court.
“The original lies by (the accuser), her team, and their recent failed attempt to sue him civilly are all just a continuation of their extortion plot against Dak,” said Levi G. McCathern, Prescott’s attorney via Scooby Axson of USA Today.
McCathern praised Prescott for actively addressing an attempted extortion and fully cooperating with the Dallas police during their investigation. He stated that Prescott felt thrilled and satisfied with the court's decision, confident that he had done nothing wrong.
Dallas Police Department detectives looked into the woman's accusation. In May, they closed the case, citing insufficient evidence to substantiate any wrongdoing. The case did not proceed to the district attorney's office or a grand jury for further action.
The sexual assault allegations finally coming to an end
A spokesperson for the Prosper Police Department stated that their criminal investigation into Prescott's extortion allegations concluded on May 1. The police department then referred the case to the Collin County District Attorney's office, charging attempted theft by coercion.
“To have the validation of now not just the police departments that have investigated it but also the court in Judge Tucker is very validating to him,” Prescott’s attorney continued.
McCathern characterized the plaintiff's allegations as an attempt to extort money and stated that there were no instances of illegality, wrongdoing, or unfair behavior on Prescott's part.
Prescott has committed to donating all proceeds from his lawsuit against the woman to the Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization dedicated to combating sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse.
The court has scheduled a hearing for the case on September 13th.
The 30-year-old will start his ninth season in the league this coming fall. The former Mississippi State standout threw for 4,516 yards and 36 touchdowns last season, leading the Cowboys to the playoffs for the third straight year and securing their second NFC East divisional title in three years. Prescott is entering the final season of his four-year, $160 million contract with the team.
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