Vince McMahon’s attorney, Robert W. Allen, has confirmed that federal prosecutors in Manhattan have dropped their criminal investigation into McMahon regarding allegations that he attempted to cover up multiple claims of sexual misconduct.
In a statement to The New York Post, Allen clarified the situation: “This is simply the result of an appeal of a procedural matter that was argued five months ago. We have been in consistent communication with the government since that time and understand, with no ambiguity, that the investigation has definitively concluded and will not result in charges.”
Allen’s comments come in the wake of a recent federal appeals court ruling, which found that a former attorney for McMahon had improperly withheld documents from a grand jury investigating his handling of multi-million dollar settlements with two female employees who accused him of sexual abuse.
While this particular case has been closed, McMahon remains entangled in legal battles. On January 10, he settled a related SEC case, agreeing to pay a $400,000 civil penalty and reimburse WWE $1.33 million for violating the Securities Exchange Act. Additionally, a separate grand jury investigation remains ongoing.
Meanwhile, Janel Grant has amended her January lawsuit against McMahon, former WWE executive John Laurinaitis, and WWE itself. The revised complaint includes allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking, claiming that McMahon exploited her while she was a WWE employee, with Laurinaitis’s involvement and WWE’s knowledge.
For those interested, the full amended lawsuit is available here.
