A former exotic dancer (not pictured) has filed a lawsuit Monday against Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones, accusing him of sexual assault.
In the suit, Jana Weckerly claims that Jones assaulted her in 2009 and that the Dallas Cowboys knew about and covered up the incident and is seeking “monetary relief of over $1,000,000,” according to the suit.
Levi McCathern, an attorney representing the Dallas Cowboys called the allegations “completely false” and “a shakedown.” “The legal complaint is unsupported by facts or evidence of any kind,” McCathern said in a written statement. “This is nothing more than an attempt to embarrass and extort Jerry Jones.”
Weckerly’s attorney says his client is in hiding. The incident allegedly happened in 2009 and caused the 27-year-old to fear for her life.
In the aftermath, the suit says, Weckerly has suffered depression, dealt with substance abuse and has attempted suicide.
The suit is not clear on exactly when the alleged assault occurred in 2009 but alleges that the owner penetrated Weckerly with his fingers and forced her to touch his genitals without her consent.
