Confidential Agreement in Case of Sexual Abuse in WWE
A former WWE executive, involved in a lawsuit over allegations of sexual abuse filed by a former employee, has reached a confidential settlement. This agreement implies that the executive will collaborate with the plaintiff in her litigation against the company and former leader Vince McMahon. John Laurinaitis, former WWE head of talent relations and known as Johnny Ace in the ring, will assist Janel Grant in her lawsuit against McMahon and the sports entertainment company.Court documents reveal that Grant and Laurinaitis agreed to dismiss the charges against Laurinaitis, although the charges against WWE and McMahon continue. McMahon’s lawyer, Jessica Rosenberg, stated that the dismissal of Laurinaitis does not alter the facts of the case and that McMahon never mistreated Janel Grant. Grant sued WWE, McMahon, and Laurinaitis last year in Connecticut, where the company is headquartered. The lawsuit alleges that McMahon forced her into sexual acts with him, Laurinaitis, and others, and that both men sexually assaulted her. McMahon, who has denied the accusations, resigned from his position in January 2024 after Grant filed the lawsuit. Previously, he stepped down as WWE CEO in 2022 due to an internal investigation related to Grant’s allegations.Their confidential settlement agreement is a critical step in holding McMahon and WWE accountable and bringing justice to Ms. Grant after years of sexual abuse and trafficking.
Representatives for Grant and Laurinaitis
