Dalvin Cook's ex-girlfriend, US Army Sgt. 1st Class Gracelyn Trimble, is filing a lawsuit against the Minnesota Vikings running back after allegedly physically abusing her and holding her hostage.
This comes after Cook's agent, Zac Hiller, claimed that the Vikings star is the victim of domestic abuse and extortion from a year ago. The camp of the Minnesota player is also filing a lawsuit, with litigation pending.
On the initial reports, Hiller claimed that a female–who is a US army sergeant–unlawfully entered Cook's home and attacked him last year. It forced the NFL RB to defend himself, which the alleged invader then used to “extort millions of dollars” from Cook.
Per the documents from Cook's legal camp sent to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the said military sergeant–now identified to be Trimble–used a “stolen garage door opener” to open Cook's home and attack the player and his guest at the time.
Statement from #Vikings RB Dalvin Cook’s attorney, David Valentini, responding to a civil lawsuit filed today by a woman who alleges Cook assaulted her last year. pic.twitter.com/fzyVbKQZ41
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 10, 2021
In Gracelyn Trimble's account, as reported by Star Tribune, she alleged that Cook abused her physically, which led to “concussion.” She also said he left a scar on her face as she was held hostage in his Inver Grove Heights home.
Her lawsuit accuses the 26-year-old Cook of assault, battery and false imprisonment. She is seeking unspecified monetary damages and, she says, accountability. The lawsuit was sent to Cook late Tuesday. Before it was filed, Trimble and her lawyer, Daniel Cragg, held settlement discussions with Cook and his attorney, David Valentini, but no agreement was reached.
The Vikings have already released a statement regarding the lawsuits, sharing that they have already notified the NFL regarding the issue. They are also now in the process of gathering more information before making a comment.
Dalvin Cook has yet to make a comment regarding the matter, but he is expected to address it soon.
**This is a developing story and more details are expected to come out regarding the domestic abuse allegations involving Dalvin Cook.
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