James Dolan, the owner of MSG and the Knicks, is at the center of a new lawsuit alleging that he trafficked a massage therapist to Harvey Weinstein in the 2010s. The lawsuit also accuses Dolan of taking advantage of the masseuse himself. However, Dolan has vehemently denied these claims, calling them pure fiction.
Key Takeaway
James Dolan, the owner of MSG and the Knicks, is facing serious allegations in a new lawsuit, including the trafficking of a masseuse to Harvey Weinstein and engaging in a sexual relationship with her. Dolan has vehemently denied these claims, and the legal battle is set to unfold in court.
Allegations Against James Dolan
The plaintiff, Kellye Croft, claims that she was hired as a traveling massage therapist for the Eagles in 2013. After encountering issues with the touring staff, she allegedly met Dolan, whose band was the opening act for the Eagles. Croft alleges that Dolan became involved in her personal issues and subsequently initiated a sexual relationship with her. While she does not explicitly accuse Dolan of sexual assault, she claims that she felt pressured to engage in sexual acts with him throughout the tour.
In January, Croft claims that she was flown out to California at Dolan’s request to provide massage services. During this time, she alleges that she had a distressing encounter with Weinstein, who she claims sexually assaulted her at a hotel. Croft asserts that Weinstein was a friend of Dolan’s and that he tried to coerce her into giving him a massage, leading to a harrowing ordeal.
James Dolan’s Response
Dolan’s attorney has refuted the allegations, stating that there is no merit to any of the claims against Dolan. The attorney asserts that the references to Harvey Weinstein are intended to incite and appear to be borrowed from previous cases against Weinstein. Furthermore, the attorney characterizes the lawsuit as an act of retaliation by an attorney who has previously brought unsuccessful cases against Dolan.
Weinstein’s attorney has also denied the allegations, emphasizing that Weinstein vehemently denies the claims and looks forward to addressing them in court.
