U.S. Attorney Damian Williams is set to resign on December 13. He is the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, where Janel Grant’s civil lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE was filed.
The lawsuit is currently on stay until December 11th due to an investigation by the Department of Justice.
A spokesperson for Ms. Grant commented:
“The stay on Janel Grant's case will expire on Dec. 11th. Before he leaves, we hope Damian Williams will hold @VinceMcMahon & @JohnLaurinaitis accountable to the fullest extent of the law for the abuse Janel endured. She deserves her day in court.”
The stay on Janel Grant's case will expire on Dec. 11th. Before he leaves, we hope Damian Williams will hold @VinceMcMahon & @JohnLaurinaitis accountable to the fullest extent of the law for the abuse Janel endured. She deserves her day in court. https://t.co/ZKpY1WlQra
— WWE Survivors (@WWESurvivors) November 25, 2024
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jay Clayton for Williams’ current position.
Janel Grant, a former WWE employee, filed a lawsuit in January against Vince McMahon, WWE, and John Laurinaitis. The lawsuit accuses McMahon of sexual assault and sex trafficking. On May 30, Grant agreed to pause the lawsuit for six months while the federal investigation continued against McMahon, who resigned from TKO/WWE following the lawsuit being filed.
Victim Resources:
National Sexual Assault Hotline
Hours: Available 24 hours
1-800-656-4673
