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According to the amNewYork network, New York Rangers and Knicks owner James Dolan is accused of sexually assaulting a masseuse. There is also a traffic complaint.
Kellye Croft (the masseuse) claims Dolan pressured her into having “unwanted sex” and arranging a meeting with producer Harvey Weinstein.
The masseuse therefore accuses Dolan and Weinstein of sexual assault and forced touching…
And because Dolan facilitated the transport of Kellye Croft to California “for violent sexual purposes,” according to the Rangers owner Also was accused of sex trafficking.
Note that the events took place in 2013.
I suffered so much from what James Dolan and Harvey Weinstein did to me years ago, and it was not an easy decision to come forward and demand justice [...] James Dolan manipulated me, took me to California to abuse me, and then prepared me for a violent attack by Weinstein. –Kellye Croft
James Dolan, owner of #NYR And #Knicksaccused of sexual assault ⬇️https://t.co/7mc3vQbomx
– NHL News (@PuckReportNHL) January 16, 2024
Kellye Croft also claims that the Rangers owner was very aware of Harvey Weinstein's history of sexual assault and abuse. Note that the latter is currently serving a 39-year prison sentence after being convicted of rape and sexual assault in recent years.
Representatives at Madison Square Garden, home of the Rangers and Knicks, declined to comment on the matter at this time.
It will be interesting to see what happens next in this story. I'm particularly curious to see whether the NHL will get involved…
But all in all, this is more bad news for the image of the league, which has had to deal with the Blackhawks' situation in recent years.
It is sad.
Much
– Be continued.
Habs say Tanner Pearson will travel to continue rehab and that Josh Anderson should join the team on the trip once there is the green light to return.
— Eric Engels (@EricEngels) January 16, 2024
– Martin St-Louis continues to be down to earth.
#Habs Marty St-Louis: “We are still in the process of building a winning culture; This isn't a once in a while thing, it's an everyday thing. Your culture is challenged when there is a little struggle, but we find that we are on the right track to build what we want”
— Priyanta Emrith (@HabsInHighHeels) January 16, 2024
– I like this.
The QMJHL announces the creation of a new trophy, the Mario Lemieux, awarded to the top scorer of the regular season. #The sun
— Mikaël Lalancette (@MikLalancette) January 16, 2024
– Radim Zohorna finds himself in waivers.
Placed on NHL waivers today: Radim Zohorna (PIT).
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) January 16, 2024
– Wow!
EF on TJMS: “You know who I'm thinking about here is Kaliyev. This is a guy I'm kind of thinking about right now… He's not playing, it looks like they found a really nice niche spot for him this year, but he hasn't made it. “I haven't played lately, so I wonder what his future looks like there.
– NHL Observer (@NHL_Watcher) January 16, 2024
– Where will Perry sign?
Friedman (TJMS): “I just think one of the questions is, does Perry want a quieter place? TOR is a noisy market, I don't think this will work. EDM is a louder market, although I definitely think they are interested.” Will there be some teams in calmer situations?”
– NHL Observer (@NHL_Watcher) January 16, 2024