Former sports reporter Kelli Tennant has accused newly appointed Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton of sexual assault, according to a lawsuit filed Monday
Kelli Tennant said she sustained physical injuries and suffered mental and emotional distress after Walton forced himself on her in a Santa Monica, California, hotel room while he was an assistant coach for the Golden State Warriors. Tennant says in the suit that Walton continued to make unwanted advances toward her following the alleged incident.No date is given for the alleged assault.
After he stopped serving as an analyst, Walton offered Tennant"advice and mentorship," according to the lawsuit."Ms. Tennant viewed Defendant Walton as a trusted colleague, mentor and friend," the lawsuit said, adding that she was aware Walton had a wife and kids."Ms. Tennant was not interested, romantically or sexually, in Defendant Walton.
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