Cristiano Ronaldo Sexual Assault Case – Ronaldo’s case to be dismissed by court – Cristiano Ronaldo is all set to breathe a huge sigh of relief after a Las Vegas civil court has recommended his sexual assault case for dismissal. The Manchester United star was the centre of accusations by Kathryn Mayorga, but those are likely to be thrown out as per reports. Ronaldo has always maintained his innocence ever since Mayorga went public and his stance will be further cleared up following the court’s orders.
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Cristiano Ronaldo Sexual Assault Case: Big relief for Cristiano Ronaldo as sexual assault case dismissed by Las Vegas court
A decade long sexual abuse case against Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo is recommended to be thrown out after being recommended for dismissal in a Las Vegas court. The Portuguese legend’s legal team had asked a federal court in the US to throw out the civil claim against him. part of those claims were that Kathyrn Mayorga’s legal team gave ‘stolen papers’ to police in Las Vegas who were investigating claims.
Magistrate Judge Daniel Albregts, the judge hearing the case on Wednesday blamed Mayorga’s attorney, Leslie Mark Stovall for basing the case on privileged conversations between Ronaldo and his lawyers. Albregts wrote in his recommendation to U.S. District Judge Jennifer Dorsey – ‘Dismissing Mayorga’s case for the inappropriate conduct of her attorney is a harsh result. But it is, unfortunately, the only appropriate sanction to ensure the integrity of the judicial process.’
Cristiano Ronaldo Sexual Assault Case: Big relief for Cristiano Ronaldo as sexual assault case dismissed by Las Vegas court
- Kathryn Mayorga alleged that Cristiano Ronaldo sexually abused her in a Las Vegas hotel room following a night out with the footballer in 2009.
- Ronaldo has vehemently denied claims and had settled a case with Ms Mayorga 12 years ago for £375,000.
- Mayorga then sought to overturn that original settlement in 2018 and is now seeking more than £56 million in damages and costs.
- However, the recent dismissal all but clears Ronaldo’s name in the case.
Cristiano Ronaldo Sexual Assault Case: Big relief for Cristiano Ronaldo as sexual assault case dismissed by Las Vegas court
Kathryn Mayorga’s legal team could yet object to the court’s recommendation for dismissal and has 14 days to object to the court’s decision. Meanwhile, Ronaldo’s lawyer Peter S. Christiansen is pleased with the judgement and the detailed review of the case. As quoted by Daily Mail, he said, “We are pleased with the Court’s detailed review of this matter and its willingness to justly apply the law to the facts and recommend dismissal of the civil case against Mr. Ronaldo.”
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