Former NBA star Dwight Howard is asking a Georgia court to dismiss a sexual assault and battery lawsuit filed against him in July, according to court documents obtained by ESPN.
TAIPEI, TAIWAN - FEBRUARY 19: Center Dwight Howard #12 of the Taoyuan Leopards reacts at the court during the T1 League game between TaiwanBeer HeroBears and Taoyuan Leopards at University of Taipei Tianmu Gymnasium on February 19, 2023 in Taipei, Taiwan.
A July 2022 incident report from the Gwinnett County Police Department shows Harper reported the incident a year later and no charges were filed, ESPN said. One of Howard's attorney's, Justin Bailey, said Harper initiated legal action as a form of extortion after the 8-time All-Star ceased communication:
Harper's attorney, Olga Izmaylova, told ESPN Howard's claim of consent was expected and not true. She also responded to Howard's representation and their claim of blackmail.
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