Ben Roethlisberger accused sexual assaults by Andrea McNultyAndrea McNulty (pictured above) through her lawyer filed a civil lawsuit against nine defendants including Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in Washloe County, Nevada on Friday (July 17). Andrea McNulty, an employee of Harrah’s Casino in Lake Tahoe accusing Ben Roethlisberger of sexually assaults back in July 2008 when she was called to fix his malfunctioned TV in the hotel room.
McNulty claims that, when she arrived at the room, he was wearing a T-shirt and athletic shorts. She adds, for no apparent reason other than to show the clarity of her recollection, that the room was a mess.
Roethlisberger showed her the television that was malfunctioning, located in suite’s bedroom. Using the remote, she determined that there was no problem with the television or the sound system.
She claims that, as she tried to leave the room, Roethlisberger blocked her path, and that he “grabbed [her] and started to kiss her.”
She claims that she was “shocked and stunned that this previously friendly man, that appeared to be a gentleman in her previous contacts with him was suddenly preventing her from leaving, was assaulting and battering her.”
McNulty admits that she didn’t try to fight Roethlisberger, citing his size and strength. She claims that she “communicated her objection and lack of consent,” and that he nevertheless began “fondling [her] through her dress and between her legs.”
She claims that he pushed her onto the bed, and despite her alleged protests he “pulled her underpants off and proceeded to penetrate her.”
McNulty claims that she told him, “You don’t want to do this.” She also claims that she said, “Please don’t,” and that she told him she was not on any type of birth control.
She claims that he said in response, “Don’t worry, I’ll pull out,” which he ultimately did.
At that point, he allowed her to get off the bed. McNulty claims that she went to the bathroom, and “tried to pull herself together.” When she emerged, she claims that Roethlisberger asked, “There are cameras on this room, aren’t there?”
She responded by saying, “Yes, there are cameras everywhere.”
McNulty alleges that he then seem worried, and that his tone became “stern.”
“If anyone asks you, you fixed my television,” he allegedly said. “You fixed my television. Now go!”
Andrea McNulty’s claim was denied by Roethlisberger’s lawyer David Cornwell. He said in a statement,
“Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone. Especially Andrea McNulty. The timing of the lawsuit and the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct. If an investigation is commenced, Ben will cooperate fully and Ben will be fully exonerated.”
