Darren Sharper Attorney Claims Video Absolves Him From New Orleans Rape Allegation
By Ty Duffy
Darren Sharper’s legal representatives told TMZ there was substantial evidence, from witnesses and surveillance video, absolving him from a sexual assault claim in New Orleans.
"Now, Sharper’s legal team tells TMZ Sports … “There were numerous witnesses who observed the [accuser] on her own and also observed her after encountering Sharper.” Team Sharper says … the witnesses say the accuser was “following him willingly throughout the evening” and claims surveillance footage syncs up with the witness accounts."
The six-time All Pro safety has not been charged in the New Orleans incident. Though he was arrested on Jan. 17 in connection with multiple, unrelated sexual assault allegations in Los Angeles. Sharper has been suspended without pay by the NFL Network.
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