Vince McMahon found himself in hot water in June 2022 when news broke that he had secretly paid $3 million in hush money to avoid scandal.
Also, matters have escalated as he now faces a sexual trafficking lawsuit, compounding his legal troubles. It appears McMahon is collaborating with authorities in the ongoing investigation against him.
Vince McMahon Faces Legal Turmoil
Former WWE employee Janel Grant alleges that McMahon engaged in sexual trafficking and misconduct. Her lawsuit implicates McMahon in distributing explicit content without consent, involving other WWE personnel and wrestling stars, including Brock Lesnar.
Federal authorities are actively investigating the allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking against McMahon. Reports from NBC News and CNBC indicate that McMahon is actively cooperating with authorities during these legal proceedings.
Despite his optimism, there has been no official statement from Nicholas Biase, spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York.
While McMahon believes the case will be settled out of court, Grant’s legal team has refuted any settlement talks. Although McMahon has parted ways with WWE, his legal battle is far from over, ensuring that his name will continue to make headlines for the foreseeable future.