On Wednesday, a law firm filed a lawsuit against WWE, Vince McMahon, Linda McMahon, and TKO Group Holdings on behalf of five former WWE ring boys who were allegedly sexually assaulted by former ringside announcer and ring crew chief Melvin Phillips Jr. The suit claimed that McMahon was fully aware of Phillips’ misconduct but took no action.
Ann Callis, attorney for Janel Grant, issued a statement regarding the Ring Boys lawsuit.
“The allegations in the ‘ring boys’ lawsuit against WWE are deeply troubling. Vince McMahon made sexual abuse and human trafficking a hallmark of WWE’s culture for decades. Survivors like Janel Grant and other former WWE employees deserve their day in court. All former WWE employees who experienced sexual abuse and harassment should be allowed to tell the truth by having their non-disclosure agreements waived. Ms. Grant stands by all WWE survivors and believes that Mr. McMahon, WWE, and all involved parties must be held accountable.”