Zion Williamson Denies Rape and Abuse Allegations in Civil Lawsuit

Zion Williamson has formally denied all allegations that he raped and abused a woman who has filed a civil lawsuit against him, describing their past relationship as nothing more than a consensual, casual arrangement.

In newly filed legal documents obtained by TMZ, the New Orleans Pelicans star issues a blanket denial of every claim in the Jane Doe complaint, insisting she “was NOT harmed” by him in any way. He maintains that he never assaulted her, never committed sexual battery, and never engaged in any conduct that would amount to domestic violence or stalking.

Williamson characterizes the relationship as a “friends with benefits” situation — “friendly and casual,” in his words — and says the two never lived together. He claims their interactions were “pleasant and consensual” and says Doe repeatedly tried to initiate sex at times when he was either unavailable or out of town.

According to his filing, the relationship ended by May 2023. From there, Williamson’s legal team moves aggressively on procedural ground, arguing that Doe’s claims for assault, battery, sexual battery, domestic violence, and stalking are all barred by the applicable statutes of limitations.

He also attacks the domestic violence allegation as “nonsensical,” arguing that the pair did not share a residence or have the kind of frequent, ongoing contact that would qualify their situation as a domestic relationship under the law.

Williamson further contends that California statutes governing sexual battery, domestic violence, and stalking do not apply to the alleged conduct, which he says took place in North Carolina, Texas, and Louisiana. He maintains that no such wrongful conduct occurred in those states, in California, or anywhere else.

The woman has accused Williamson of raping and terrorizing her over several years. He has consistently denied those accusations and has previously claimed she is attempting to extort him.

The legal fight now moves into its next phase, with Williamson’s sweeping denial setting the stage for a hard, public battle over whose version of events a court will believe.