Trevor Bauer accuser denies assertions in defamation lawsuit

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During the 2021 MLB season, Trevor Bauer faced serious allegations of sexual assault that he strongly denied.

After a lengthy investigation into his conduct, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office decided against pressing charges against the Dodgers pitcher. In a statement, the DA’s office explained that they were unable to prove the allegations beyond a reasonable doubt:

Umpire Ted Barrett #65 checks the hat and glove of Trevor Bauer #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers for foreign substances after the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on June 28, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

"After a thorough review of the available evidence, including the civil restraining order proceedings, witness statements and the physical evidence, the People are unable to prove the relevant charges beyond a reasonable doubt."

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Major League Baseball however, issued a two-year ban after their investigation, which Bauer is contesting.

In relation to the charges being dropped, Bauer filed a defamation lawsuit against his accuser, saying that she "fabricated allegations of sexual assault," "pursued bogus criminal and civil actions," "made false and malicious statements" and "generated a media blitz based on her lies" in an effort to "destroy" Bauer’s reputation, "garner attention for herself" and "extract millions of dollars."

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Bauer’s suit also explains that the damage to his career has been "extreme," and that the motivations for the accuser were to