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Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#1 » by FrozenEnvelope » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:00 pm

A woman filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday accusing James L. Dolan, the entertainment and sports mogul behind Madison Square Garden and the New York Knicks, of pressuring her into unwanted sex and then coordinating an encounter with Harvey Weinstein, whom she accused of sexually assaulting her.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/16/arts/music/james-dolan-harvey-weinstein-sexual-assault-lawsuit.html
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Re: Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#2 » by FrozenEnvelope » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:02 pm

If she has proof, this could be the beginning of the end for Dolan! Would Silver ban him and force him to sell?
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Post#3 » by duetta » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:03 pm

Can you post the text from the article?
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Re: Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#4 » by FrozenEnvelope » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:10 pm

duetta wrote:Can you post the text from the article?


Croft was hired to work as a massage therapist for the Eagles while on tour in 2013. Dolan, whose band was opening for the Eagles, booked a massage with the then-27-year-old and allegedly dragged Croft to a couch and forced her between his legs. Despite her “adamant” resisting and claims she did not want a sexual relationship, Dolan allegedly pressured her into sex. The Madison Square Garden owner then “summoned” Croft to his room multiple times while on tour and, according to court documents, “she felt obligated to submit to sex with him.”

https://deadspin.com/james-dolan-harvey-weinstein-ny-knicks-1851169491
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Post#5 » by sol537 » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:12 pm

Man... crazy!
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Post#6 » by Monk1718 » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:12 pm

FrozenEnvelope wrote:If she has proof, this could be the beginning of the end for Dolan! Would Silver ban him and force him to sell?

I wonder how something like that would work considering Dolan owns MSG and the network. I’m not an expert so I won’t speculate.
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Post#7 » by TheGreenArrow » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:12 pm

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TheGreenArrow wrote:SELLLLLLLL THE **** TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Bezos or Musk taking over?

What about Steven Cohen?

Mets + Knicks would be a heck of a haul
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Re: Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#9 » by TheGreenArrow » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:20 pm

sol537 wrote:
TheGreenArrow wrote:SELLLLLLLL THE **** TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Bezos or Musk taking over?

What about Steven Cohen?

Mets + Knicks would be a heck of a haul


Bezos yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Musk hell no!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Steve cohen he’ll yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#10 » by MrDollarBills » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:22 pm

I'll wait til the facts are presented here, but seeing Harvey Weinstein's name involved is alarming.
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Post#11 » by duetta » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:26 pm

FrozenEnvelope wrote:
duetta wrote:Can you post the text from the article?


Croft was hired to work as a massage therapist for the Eagles while on tour in 2013. Dolan, whose band was opening for the Eagles, booked a massage with the then-27-year-old and allegedly dragged Croft to a couch and forced her between his legs. Despite her “adamant” resisting and claims she did not want a sexual relationship, Dolan allegedly pressured her into sex. The Madison Square Garden owner then “summoned” Croft to his room multiple times while on tour and, according to court documents, “she felt obligated to submit to sex with him.”

https://deadspin.com/james-dolan-harvey-weinstein-ny-knicks-1851169491


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Post#12 » by nyk2017 » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:27 pm

Dolan hates Knicks fan so much that he will sell the team to Trump
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Post#13 » by sol537 » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:28 pm

These billionaires can’t help but being scumbags, eh?
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Re: Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#14 » by Monk1718 » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:28 pm

MrDollarBills wrote:I'll wait til the facts are presented here, but seeing Harvey Weinstein's name involved is alarming.

He wrote a song about Weinstein a few years back
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Re: Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#15 » by Lunartic » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:29 pm

“she felt obligated to submit to sex with him.”


What does this mean?
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Re: Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#16 » by Jalen Bluntson » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:29 pm

Monk1718 wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:I'll wait til the facts are presented here, but seeing Harvey Weinstein's name involved is alarming.

He wrote a song about Weinstein a few years back


Huh?
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Re: Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#17 » by Jalen Bluntson » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:31 pm

Lunartic wrote:
“she felt obligated to submit to sex with him.”


What does this mean?


Translation, the money was too good to pass up at the time? She didn't feel obligated to quit? She didn't feel obligated to file charges immediately? I hate taking this stance but, these are legit questions.
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Re: Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#18 » by Monk1718 » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:33 pm

Jalen Bluntson wrote:
Monk1718 wrote:
MrDollarBills wrote:I'll wait til the facts are presented here, but seeing Harvey Weinstein's name involved is alarming.

He wrote a song about Weinstein a few years back


Huh?

https://www.si.com/nba/2018/08/09/james-dolan-i-shouldve-known-harvey-weinstein-song-audio
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Re: Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#19 » by Lunartic » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:35 pm

Jalen Bluntson wrote:
Lunartic wrote:
“she felt obligated to submit to sex with him.”


What does this mean?


Translation, the money was too good to pass up at the time? She didn't feel obligated to quit? She didn't feel obligated to file charges immediately? I hate taking this stance but, these are legit questions.



She was 27, that's nearly 30. She couldn't decide whether or not she wanted to have sex with her boss? This is nonsense.

Had he fired her for refusing, she would have a very strong wrongful termination case and would make tons of money.

This reeks of someone looking for money.
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Re: Lawsuit Claims James Dolan Pressured Woman Into Sex 

Post#20 » by Fat Kat » Tue Jan 16, 2024 7:39 pm

Lunartic wrote:
“she felt obligated to submit to sex with him.”


What does this mean?


It means “Give me free money”.
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