Zion Williamson Calls Relationship with Rape Accuser 'Pleasant and Consensual'
Williamson says the claims are false and asks a court to throw out a civil case that accuses him of rape and abuse.
- Zion Williamson filed a formal response on Tuesday denying every allegation in Jane Doe's civil complaint. The New Orleans Pelicans forward is asking the court to dismiss the lawsuit in its entirety.
- Filed last year, the lawsuit alleges Jane Doe and Zion Williamson began dating while he was at Duke, with Doe claiming rape and "sexual, physical, emotional and financial" abuse between 2020 and 2023.
- Williamson describes the relationship as a "friends with benefits" arrangement and calls domestic violence claims "nonsensical." He argues California laws do not apply to incidents in North Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana.
- Claiming the lawsuit is "defamatory," Williamson intends to file counterclaims for significant damages. His legal team reported extortion attempts to law enforcement and possess documentation supporting these claims.
- As the legal process continues, the Pelicans prepare for their first season under head coach Jamahl Mosley. The team looks to improve after finishing 26-56 last year, with Williamson remaining central to their plans.
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Zion Williamson Makes Major Claim in Rape Lawsuit as NBA Star Says Relationship With Accuser Was Consensual “Friends With Benefits” Arrangement
As he prepares for his seventh NBA season in 2026-27, New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has attracted off-court attention due to a civil case filed against him.
Zion Williamson denies rape allegations, says he was 'friends with benefits' with accuser
Pelicans star Zion Williamson had a "'friends with benefits' sexual relationship" with the woman who is accusing him of raping and abusing her, according to a court filing by his legal team.
NBA Star Zion Williamson Says Relationship With Rape Accuser Was Consensual: ‘Friends With Benefits’
New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson has denied every allegation from the woman accusing him of rape, saying their relationship was consensual. Williamson, 26, characterized his relationship with the unnamed woman as a “friends with benefits” arrangement that was “friendly and casual,” according to court documents obtained by Us. In a lawsuit originally filed in […]
NBA’s Zion Williamson Labels Relations With Rape Accuser As ‘Friends with Benefits’
Zion Williamson has a very different description of the relationship at the center of a serious legal battle. The NBA star says he and the woman accusing him of rape were simply “friends with benefits.” Yes, that phrase has now entered the courtroom. According to new legal documents reported by TMZ, Williamson denies every allegation made against him. He says he never assaulted or harmed the woman and insists their relationship was consensual. B…
Zion Williamson Breaks Silence as He Seeks Dismissal of Lawsuit in Court Over Major Allegations From Woman
Zion Williamson is fighting to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a woman in May 2025. According to the accuser, identified as Jane Doe, they were in a multi-year relationship, which Williamson has now denied, describing their relationship as a consensual “friends with benefits” arrangement. On Tuesday, TMZ reported that Williamson claimed his relationship with Doe […]
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