Zion Williamson Sued for Rape in Los Angeles Civil Lawsuit
Posted : 31 May 2025
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson is facing a civil lawsuit in Los Angeles, where he has been accused of rape and other serious allegations stemming from incidents said to have occurred in Beverly Hills in 2020. The accuser, whose name has not been publicly disclosed, is seeking damages on multiple grounds, including sexual battery, domestic violence, stalking, burglary, and false imprisonment. According to court documents, the alleged misconduct was not only sexual and physical but also emotional and financial in nature.
Williamson, who was the top overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft, is not facing any criminal charges in connection to the accusations. In response to the lawsuit, his legal team issued a firm denial, calling the claims "categorically false and reckless."
The statement added that Williamson intends to pursue significant damages for what they described as a defamatory and financially motivated action. His attorneys also revealed that he had previously reported the woman to authorities for what they allege were attempts at extortion.
The accuser’s legal representation, Sam Taylor II of the Lanier Law Firm in Los Angeles, told U.S. media that the case is of a serious nature and emphasized the detailed content of the complaint. While the lawsuit is now public, it marks the latest in a series of legal troubles involving public figures and raises questions about due process and public scrutiny in high-profile civil cases.