WWE star sued over alleged sexualised lap dance on security guard

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 16:32 · Archive

An Illinois security guard has sued WWE and wrestler Montez Ford over an alleged sexualised lap dance during a July broadcast.

An off-duty Cook County Sheriff's Department officer has sued WWE and wrestler Montez Ford over an alleged sexualised lap dance during a live Netflix broadcast of Monday Night Raw on 6 July at Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois.

Noel Lucas claims Ford, whose real name is Kenneth Crawford, approached him without warning or consent and performed a sexually provocative dance immediately in front of him, repeatedly thrusting and gyrating his hips and pelvis. According to the lawsuit, Ford's left inner thigh repeatedly rubbed against Lucas's leg during the dance. Fan footage shows Ford dancing intently over Lucas, who appeared uncomfortable initially before cracking a smile.

The lawsuit alleges 14 counts against Ford and WWE, including violations of the Illinois Gender Violence Act. Lucas claims the incident has caused him harm beyond the event itself. According to the New York Post, Lucas alleges his children were mocked and ridiculed at school over the footage.

The July 6 episode drew an estimated 12,500 fans at the arena and recorded 2.5 million global views on Netflix over seven days. The episode currently available on Netflix appears to have edited out the interaction described in the lawsuit.

How it is being reported

• Off-duty sheriff sues WWE star over alleged 'sexualized lap dance' while he was working security at event in ChicagoAn Illinois sheriff's deputy who did off-duty security work at a WWE event has sued the wrestling promotion and one of its stars after a 'sexualized lap dance' on July 6.Daily Mail Sport · 16 Oct, 16:17
• WWE star Montez Ford sued over alleged ‘sexualized lap dance’ on Illinois security guard during live broadcastSecurity guard Noel Lucas claims his children were “mocked and ridiculed” at school over the footage.New York Post · 16 Oct, 09:47

In this story: Montez Ford · Kenneth Crawford · Noel Lucas · WWE · Cook County Sheriff's Department · Allstate Arena · Rosemont · Illinois

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