Ex-Lakers star Byron Scott accused of sexually assaulting minor years in the past

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Former Los Angeles Lakers participant and coach Byron Scott is being sued by a girl who alleges he sexually assaulted her in 1987, when he was 26 and he or she was 15 years outdated.

The girl claims the assault occurred at a group occasion at her Campbell Hall High School in Los Angeles. The swimsuit was initially filed in December 2022, nevertheless it was amended on Could 1 to accuse Scott of sexual battery and false imprisonment.

The modification names Scott within the grievance for the primary time after he beforehand fought to be recognized as "John Doe" as a way to have his identify faraway from courtroom paperwork.

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Then-Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott (Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports activities)

The lawsuit acknowledged that the sufferer was in summer season courses at Campbell Corridor Excessive Faculty when "she was sexually assaulted by Byron Scott in a locked janitor’s closet in the highschool gymnasium," in line with the Related Press.

The Lakers had been at the highschool in 1987 to movie an educational basketball video whereas assembly with college students, mother and father and school members.

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Scott denied the allegations via his legal professional, Linda Bauermeister, saying the girl was believed to be of authorized age.

"Our shopper is devastated by this grievance," Bauermeister stated in an announcement on Wednesday. "Our shopper believed the plaintiff to be over 18 and had no thought she would declare in any other case till 35 years later. He respects women and girls, and the claims have blindsided him and his household."

Then-Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports activities)

Scott was married to his first spouse on the time of the allegations. He was divorced in 2014.

The lawsuit additionally accused Campbell Corridor Excessive Faculty officers of negligence for failing to guard the plaintiff. The lawsuit requested a trial by jury in addition to $25,000 in damages, together with lack of earnings and legal professional charges to be paid by Scott and the highschool.

Scott was a part of three Lakers championships as a participant. He spent 11 of his 14 NBA seasons with the storied group, averaging 15.1 factors, 3 rebounds and a pair of.8 assists per sport.

Scott additionally performed for the Indiana Pacers and the then-Vancouver Grizzlies.

Then-Los Angeles Lakers head coach Byron Scott (Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports activities)

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After his enjoying profession, Scott had a prolonged teaching stint, serving as head coach of the New Jersey Nets, New Orleans Hornets, Cleveland Cavaliers in addition to the Lakers from 2014 to 2016.