Vince McMahon Evades Charges After Car Accident
STAMFORD, Conn. – Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon has been authorized to participate in a pre-trial program to resolve a reckless driving charge, stemming from an accident that occurred this summer in Connecticut. A state Superior Court judge ruled Thursday that McMahon could enter the program, as long as he makes a charitable contribution of $1,000 and only drives if he has a proper license and insurance. If he meets these conditions, the reckless driving charge and another charge for following too closely will be dismissed in a year. McMahon was accused of causing a crash on July 24 on the Merritt Parkway in Westport, which destroyed his Bentley and damaged two other cars, according to state police. The police report indicated that McMahon was driving north on the highway, also known as Route 15, when he rear-ended a BMW and crashed into a wooden barrier. A car traveling in the southbound lanes hit the debris from the accident that flew over the barrier.McMahon did not speak during the brief hearing. McMahon resigned as WWE CEO in 2022 amid a company investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. He also resigned as executive chairman of the board of directors of TKO Group Holdings, WWE’s parent company, last year, one day after a former WWE employee filed a lawsuit against him for sexual abuse. McMahon has denied the allegations. The lawsuit is still pending.Not all car accidents are a crime. This is what happened here, an accident.
Mark Sherman, McMahon’s lawyer
