Cowboys’ Dak Prescott Investigated In $100 Million Sexual Assault Case From 2017

Dallas police have confirmed an investigation of Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott for an alleged sexual assault case in 2017, where a woman claims Prescott assaulted her in the back of an SUV.

The complaint was filed last Wednesday, and Prescott filed a lawsuit against the woman in Collin County on Monday, claiming that the woman and her attorneys are attempting to extort him for $100 million. Police in Prosper, Texas, where Prescott lives, are now also investigating his claim of extortion.

Prescott’s attorney, Levi McCathern, questioned the woman’s timing of her complaint, given that this incident reportedly occurred seven years ago.

“Clearly, they think that this will somehow mitigate their criminal responsibility for attempting this illegal shakedown,” McCathern told ESPN. “It won’t, and it is a true disservice to the real survivors of sexual abuse.”

“We look forward to working with all law enforcement in reaching a just conclusion to this case.”

Prescott is seeking over $1 million in monetary relief, but has vowed to donate any compensation he receives to the Joyful Heart Foundation, whose mission is to “heal, educate, and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse.”

According to the suit, Prescott received a letter from attorneys Bethel and Zehaie in January accusing him of sexually assaulting her prior to the woman pressing charges.

The letter read, “Despite the tragic events, she is willing to forego pursuing criminal charges, along with disclosing this information to the public, in exchange for compensating her for the mental anguish she has suffered. [The woman’s] damages are valued at the sum of $100,000,000.00.”

After the lawsuit was filed, Prescott and McCathern came out with a statement on Monday in response to the situation.

“Mr. Prescott – a new father to a baby girl – has great empathy for survivors of sexual assault,” attorney McCathern stated. “He fervently believes that all perpetrators of such crimes should be punished to the fullest extent of the law. To be clear, Mr. Prescott has never engaged in any nonconsensual, sexual conduct with anyone. Lies hurt. Especially, malicious lies. We will not allow the defendant and her legal team to profit from this attempt to extort millions from Mr. Prescott.”

Zehaie alleged in a statement on the same day that Prescott acknowledged that he had been with the woman on the night of her alleged sexual assault in 2017.

When asked about the allegations against Prescott on Thursday, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones said the case would not impact contract negotiations with the quarterback.

“We’ve visited with Dak about that [the allegations], and it’s certainly a legal matter so it’s something we can’t comment on,” Jones said.