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The former player and coach of the Los Angeles, Byron Scott, was chased by a woman who alleges that he sexually assaulted her in 1987, when he was 26 years old and that she was 15 years old.
The woman says that the assault occurred during a team event in her Campbell Hall high school in Los Angeles. The prosecution was initially filed in December 2022, but it was modified on May 1 to accuse Scott of sexual battery and false imprisonment.
The amendment appoints Scott in the complaint for the first time after having already fought to be identified as “John Doe” in order to have his name for court documents withdraw.
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Los Angeles Los Angeles Master Coach then Byron Scott (Gary A. Vasquez-USa TODAY SPORTS)
The trial said that the victim was in summer at the Campbell Hall High School when she was sexually assaulted by Byron Scott in a concierge closet locked in the gymnasium of the school, “according to the Associated Press.
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Scott denied allegations through her lawyer, Linda Bauermeister, saying that women were considered a legal age.
“Our client is devastated by this complaint,” said Bauermeister in a statement on Wednesday. “Our client thought that the applicant was over 18 and did not know that she would claim the opposite until 35 years later. He respects girls and women, and the statements blinded him and his family.”
Los Angeles Los Angeles Master Coach then Byron Scott (Kirby Lee-USA today Sport)
Scott was married to his first wife at the time of allegations. He divorced in 2014.
The trial also accused the negligence officials of Campbell Hall High School for having failed to protect the applicant. The trial requested a trial by jury as well as $ 25,000 in damages, including loss of income and lawyers to pay by Scott and the high school.
Scott was one of the three Lakers Championships as a player. He spent 11 of his 14 NBA seasons with the legendary organization, with an average of 15.1 points, 3 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
Scott also played for the Indiana Pacers and the Grizzlies of the time.
Los Angeles Los Angeles Master Coach then Byron Scott (Kelvin Kuo-USA Sport today)
After his playing career, Scott had a long coach pass, as a head coach from Nets from New Jersey, New Orleans Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers as well as Lakers from 2014 to 2016.
Scott continues to train, leading a team to the Philippines.
