Michael Elgin has filed a defamation lawsuit against a woman who is accusing him of covering up a sexual assault by a former employee. A press release was sent out Thursday by Elgin’s lawyer revealing that suit had been filed against the woman in question
The woman states that the assault came at the hands of former Glory Pro wrestler Sean Orleans. Reportedly, Elgin did not fire Orleans until the claims were made public. Following criticism over the allegations, Elgin has sold his promotion and has been removed from several indie bookings
Below is the press release from Elgin’s lawyer
Michael Elgin has filed suit against an individual who has defamed him and wrongfully invaded his privacy, according to the petition filed in the Warren County, Missouri, Circuit Court on February 9th. Elgin, whose legal name is Aaron Frobel, has sued a wrestling fan who uses the name “Moses Malone” on Twitter, claiming that she has lied about the nature of their relationship, falsely stated that he is “abusive” and a “predator,” and falsely stated that he engaged in a “cover-up” of a sexual assault. The lawsuit also alleges that Malone, whose real name is [______________], has placed him in a false light by wrongly associating his name with men who sexually assault women and in opposition to the “Me Too” movement, and publicly disclosed private facts.
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