UPDATED @ 11:20 PM ET – 12/11/24
The following statement was issued by Janel Grant’s attorney.
Statement from Janel Grant’s Lawyer on Moving Forward with Civil Case Against Vince McMahon While the Feds Continue Their Investigation
NEW YORK, NY – Today, the United States Southern District for New York informed us that they will be letting the stay expire on Janel Grant’s lawsuit against former WWE CEO Vince McMahon, WWE executive John Laurinaitis, and WWE for sexual assault and human trafficking. This decision allows Ms. Grant to proceed with her civil charges against McMahon, Laurinaitis, and WWE while federal prosecutors continue their criminal investigation. In response, Ms. Grant’s attorney Ann Callis released the following statement:
“We are pleased that prosecutors for the Southern District of New York have concluded that they can continue their criminal investigation while we bring forward new evidence in our civil case about the sexual exploitation carried out by Janel Grant’s abusers. For the last six months, Ms. Grant has patiently waited to hold Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE accountable for the sex trafficking and abuse she endured at the company on a near daily basis. Her wait is over, and we now look forward to sharing Ms. Grant’s story.”
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The stay on the lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE has officially expired as of today, according to a report from PWInsider.
The motion kept the case filed by former WWE employee Janel Grant on pause due to an ongoing federal investigation into allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking against the company and its former executives.
PWInsider adds that as of yesterday there was no ruling or motion before the Connecticut District Court requesting an extension, with no further movement as of 12:00 pm Eastern.
The update comes after the United States District Attorney overseeing the McMahon operation in South District New York announced his upcoming resignation.