NFL draft pick files counterclaim, denies he raped woman

Submitted by Mastodon on Sat, 2015-05-09 19:09

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'Attorneys for top NFL draft pick Jameis Winston contend a woman seeking civil damages from the quarterback after accusing him of rape is trying to tarnish his reputation and tap into the Heisman Trophy winner's newfound wealth.

The former Florida State star practiced again Saturday, the final day of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' rookie minicamp, and was not made available to comment on a counterclaim filed on his behalf one week after signing a four-year, $23.35 million contract.

"Nothing is surprising us," Bucs coach Lovie Smith said, when asked if Winston notified the team in advance of Friday's filing in federal court in Orlando.

In it, the quarterback's lawyers alleged that Erica Kinsman created a "media circus," then initiated settlement discussions in which her attorneys demanded $7 million from Winston.'

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