In January, former WWE worker Janel Grant got here ahead with an explosive lawsuit towards ex-WWE proprietor Vince McMahon and former WWE Head of Expertise Relations John Laurinaitis that accused them of sexually assaulting and trafficking her. Shortly thereafter, McMahon resigned from WWE’s father or mother firm TKO. And whereas the 2 sides have but to fulfill in a court docket of regulation, the Division of Justice is now opening its personal investigation into Grant’s claims.
Through Deadline, the U.S. Lawyer’s Workplace for the Southern District Of New York revealed to the federal court docket that McMahon, Laurinaitis, and WWE are the topics of an official DOJ investigation. Because of this, Grant’s lawsuit will now be on the backburner whereas the federal government pursues its personal case.
“Ms. Grant has consented to a request by the U.S. Lawyer for the Southern District of New York to remain her case towards Mr. McMahon, WWE and Mr. Laurinaitis, pursuant to a pending private investigation,” Grant’s lawyer Ann Callis informed Deadline. “We’ll cooperate with all acceptable subsequent steps.”
