Months after the Dallas Police Department decided there was insufficient evidence to press charges, a Collin County judge has now officially cleared Dak Prescott of all civil claims connected to the sexual assault allegations that have hovered over him since 2017.
The saga began when an unnamed accuser alleged that Prescott had sexually assaulted her, an accusation that gained traction when she initially sought an eye-watering $100 million to avoid taking the issue to law enforcement. This claim set off a protracted legal battle that has seen multiple lawsuits and considerable public attention.
In March, the accuser filed a report with the Dallas Police Department, reigniting the controversy after years of relative silence. Prescott responded forcefully, not only filing a civil lawsuit but also lodging a criminal complaint against his accuser. In April, the accuser’s legal team chose to drop a lawsuit filed in Dallas County, only to file a nearly identical one in Collin County. This tactical move ultimately backfired when Judge Angela Tucker dismissed the claims in June, putting a significant dent in the accuser's legal strategy.
Levi G. McCathern, Prescott’s attorney, was vocal in his belief that the allegations were baseless from the outset. “As we knew they would, they found nothing in their extensive exploration of the facts that would support a criminal prosecution," McCathern stated emphatically. He went on to describe the allegations as part of an elaborate extortion plot, saying, “The original lies by [the accuser], her team, and their recent failed attempt to sue him civilly are all just a continuation of their extortion plot against Dak.”
The Dallas Police Department’s conclusion that there was insufficient evidence to support the allegations brought a degree of relief for Prescott, who has maintained his innocence throughout the ordeal. “I know the truth, I'm confident in what we filed, very confident in what we filed," Prescott said, reflecting his determination to see his name cleared.
The accuser’s attorney has continuously shifted strategies, including sending a letter in January suggesting that they would drop the pursuit of criminal charges in exchange for $100 million. Such maneuvers have only fueled Prescott’s legal team’s resolve. "To be clear, Mr. Prescott has never engaged in any nonconsensual, sexual conduct with anyone. Lies hurt. Especially, malicious lies. We will not allow the Defendant and her legal team to profit from this attempt to extort millions from Mr. Prescott," McCathern declared.
Looking at the broader impact, McCathern highlighted the potential harm caused by false allegations. “These ploys distract from the trauma of legitimate sexual assault survivors and undermine the progress that our society has made in supporting them,” he noted, emphasizing the broader social consequences of such actions.
A significant development is on the horizon, as a hearing is scheduled for September to decide if any legal action against the accuser is warranted. Prescott, who recently became a father, appears resolute in his pursuit of justice. “Mr. Prescott—a new father to a baby girl—has great empathy for survivors of sexual assault,” McCathern said, adding a personal note to the unfolding legal drama.
As this legal battle continues to play out in civil court in Collin County, Prescott’s lawsuit against the accuser, alleging extortion and seeking over $1 million in damages, remains active. The accuser's strategic filing of a motion for a "non-suit without prejudice" has left the door ajar for her to refile the case in Dallas County, prolonging the ordeal.
With Prescott entering the final season of a substantial four-year, $160 million contract in 2024, the stakes remain high. Both his professional career and personal integrity are on the line as the legal proceedings inch closer to a resolution.
Despite the legal distractions, Prescott remains focused and confident. “Has nothing to do with it,” he asserts, signaling his determination to not let these issues derail his career or life.
Prescott's and his legal team's confidence might very well be justified, as the case takes its next steps in court. “We are confident that at the end of law enforcement's investigation into the extortion case that they will find the accuser and her attorneys just as guilty as Dak is innocent,” said McCathern, wrapping up his sentiments on a note of hopeful finality.