In a bizarre turn of events, Darcy Adanna Esemonu, the woman who accused former Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault, is now facing charges of defrauding him. This unexpected twist in the legal saga has left many scratching their heads and wondering what comes next.
The allegations of both sexual assault and financial deception have created a complex web of legal issues that continue to unfold. The story takes on a new level of intrigue and uncertainty with these new developments.
Esemonu filed a civil lawsuit against Bauer in June 2023. She accused the baseball player of assaulting her several times, including sexually assaulting her in December 2020. Her complaint says she became pregnant, and he told her in March 2021 he “would not continue in a relationship with her if she decided to keep the baby.” Esemonu said she later miscarried.
Bauer countersued Esemonu last year, accusing her of fraud and extortion. Both suits are still pending.
When reached for reaction to the indictment against Esemonu, Bauer’s attorneys referred CNN to a video statement he released on YouTube.
In it, Bauer denied ever having nonconsensual sex with Esemonu, whom he refers to by her middle name, and calls allegations against him “lies” and “an attempt to take my money.”
“If there comes a time in the future where I need to defend myself further, I will not hesitate to do so,” Bauer said. “For now, there is no reason to speak further on this topic, though, because outside of Adanna – who’s now been indicted with felony fraud – there are no claims against me, no ongoing investigations, and no outstanding lawsuits.”
Bauer was first accused of sexual assault by a San Diego woman, Lindsey Hill, in 2021. Prosecutors declined to file charges, and Bauer filed a defamation lawsuit against Hill in 2022, saying they had engaged in “consensual rough sex.” The defamation case and a counterclaim from Hill were settled out of court, and Hill’s lawyer told the Washington Post no money was exchanged between the parties in the settlement.
After delving deep into the whirlpool of accusations, fraud charges, legal battles, and public scrutiny surrounding the Bauer-Esemonu saga, it’s clear that this case is a rollercoaster ride of unexpected twists and turns. The drama unfolding here could give even the juiciest reality TV show a run for its money!
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