Earlier today, Vince McMahon released a public statement declaring that he had resolved his issues with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding his failure to disclose secret payments he made to several unknown persons. McMahon said today marks the end of the ongoing federal investigation into the embattled businessman, although the civil complaint filed against McMahon by former WWE employee Janel Grant has not yet been resolved. been resolved.
Grant’s attorney, Ann Callis, released a statement today on behalf of her client in reaction to the news. The lawyer said the criminal investigation into McMahon continues, although he insinuated that the matter had been resolved.
“During his tenure as head of WWE, Vince McMahon acted as if the rules did not apply to him, and we now have confirmation that he broke the law multiple times to cover up his horrific behavior, including including human trafficking. The SEC’s charges prove that the NDA Vince McMahon coerced Ms. Grant into signing violated the law, and her case must therefore be heard in court as prosecutors in the Southern District of New York prosecute. their criminal investigation, we are look forward to presenting new evidence in our civil case regarding the sexual exploitation Ms. Grant endured in WWE by Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis.
Grant’s lawsuit alleges that McMahon hired her for a desk job at WWE and quickly coerced her into an intense sexual relationship, which saw McMahon dangle promises of career advancement and more in exchange for sexual relations with himself and with others. Since the lawsuit was filed last year, McMahon and WWE have made numerous attempts to dismiss it or move it to private arbitration, which would ensure that any additional details that were revealed would remain secret. As of today, the civil suit is on hold pending the federal investigation into McMahon.
