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Roethlisberger Sued Over Sex Assault

Big Ben denies allegations

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 21, 2009 9:02 AM CDT

(Newser) – A Nevada hotel employee is suing Ben Roethlisberger for sexual assault and battery, Pro Football Talk reports. Andrea McNulty claims the Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback lured her to his hotel room, then forced her to have sex. Roethlisberger’s lawyer denies the allegations: “Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone; especially Andrea McNulty,” he says of the alleged 2008 incident, adding that there’s been neither criminal complaint nor criminal investigation.

Ben Roethlisberger arrives at the ESPY Awards, July 15, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo)

Ben Roethlisberger watches the Orlando Magic play the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals, May 28, 2009, in Cleveland. (AP Photo)

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is seen during during Super Bowl XLIII, Feb. 1, 2009, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo)

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doingtherightthing

Jul 21, 2009 5:27 AM CDT

waste of time and money.....a bunch of lawyers grabbing headlines........thats the real real problem here.........this type of stuff will cost us all....... remember the Duke sexual charges......in the end lost jobs, lost creditability and money..........This type of BS needs to stop.....

Fondue

Jul 21, 2009 4:04 AM CDT

Who the hell would touch that hairy freak?

littleoopie

Jul 21, 2009 2:20 AM CDT

I agree. I live right outside of Pittsburgh, and I'm sure there are bunches of women he wouldn't have to assault! She probably just wants some publicity by accusing a Super Bowl winning QB. Go Steelers!

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