It’s safe to say that Vince McMahon’s back and forth lawsuits are nothing new. The 77-year-old had to retire after a hush-money scandal exposed by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) last July. In fact, when he recently returned, WWE shareholders dragged him into court for misusing his voting rights. rice field.
Former WWE referee Rita Chatterton accused Vince McMahon of raping her in the back seat of a limousine in 1986. However, the WSJ reports that settlements have been made in the millions.
Vince McMahon lawsuit settled with Rita Chatterton receiving millions in damages
Victims of sexual crimes were recently given one year to file old lawsuits under New York law. A case that was withdrawn due to the statute of limitations has been reopened.
Rita Chatterton also got another chance to tell her side of the story. Last November, a former WWE referee sought $11.75 million in compensation from McMahon. Finally, the decades-long affair has come to an end.
The WSJ recently reported that Vince McMahon’s lawsuit was settled in a multi-million dollar legal settlement. The 77-year-old has denied all allegations, but he agreed to pay Rita Chatterton, and as far as the compensation amount is concerned, it is private. However, Vince pays the first amount and pays in installments later. According to reports, Vince McMahon’s lawsuit was settled last month.
Vince McMahon’s attorney, Jerry McDevitt, also made a big statement about the entire lawsuit. He said the 77-year-old agreed to pay just to avoid legal costs. He said:
“Mr. McMahon denied r*ping her, and has always denied it. [Rita] Chatterton. And he settled the case just to avoid legal costs. ”
Vince McMahon agreed to a multi-million dollar legal settlement with Rita Chatterton, who was accused of raping her in 1986.
McMahon’s settlement with Rita Chatterton was finalized last month.
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— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) January 19, 2023
Well, controversy and lawsuits seem to always be associated with the WWE Chairman as long as he’s been in business. Who knows.
The 77-year-old could sell a billion-dollar company in the next three to six months
Last year, when Vince McMahon retired and Triple H and Stephanie took over, everyone thought WWE had finally got it. Realized.
Less than six months later, McMahon returned to the WWE board of directors. This time, he’s looking to oversee future media rights deals and sell the company. In fact, Vince has hired advisors and is reportedly planning to sell WWE in the next three to six months.
Nonetheless, putting everything aside, it’s good to see Rita Chatterton finally get some form of justice.As far as WWE sales are concerned, names and rumors come up every day, but now Nothing has happened so far.
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