Zion Williamson sued over allegations of rape, years of abuse - ESPN

A woman has accused New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson of rape in addition to «sexual, physical, emotional and financial» abuse over the span of a multiple-year relationship, according to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday.

The woman, who is identified as Jane Doe, alleges «a continuing pattern of abusive, controlling and threatening behavior» over the course of a relationship that started during Williamson's freshman year at Duke and lasted from 2018 to 2023.

The 12-page civil complaint, obtained by ESPN, says Williamson's actions occurred in multiple states, including Louisiana and California.

A Pelicans spokesman deferred to Williamson's legal team, which was in the process of crafting a statement, according to a representative for the two-time All-Star.