Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger held a press conference this afternoon to issue a statement about the recent allegation of sexual assault by Harrah’s Casino employee Andrea McNulty. Here is the complete statement:
I did not sexually assault Andrea McNulty.
Saturday was the first that I learned of her accusations.
Her false and vicious allegations are an attack on my family and on me.
I would never, ever force myself on a woman.
I’m gonna fight to protect my family and my reputation.
I’m not going to discuss my private life or this civil case in the media.
I’ll respond to her outrageous allegations in the appropriate forum.
I have an obligation to our fans, to my teammates, to my coaches and everyone in the organization to remain focused on the Pittsburgh Steelers and I will do that.
The allegations against me are reckless and false.
As much as I’d like to answer everyone’s questions, I’m going to respect the legal process and I am confident that the truth will prevail.
Check out photos of Roethlisberger’s accuser Andrea McNulty here.
