Bills Rookie Maxwell Hairston Accused Of Sexual Assault/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Buffalo Bills rookie Maxwell Hairston faces a lawsuit alleging sexual assault during his time at the University of Kentucky. The complaint claims he forcibly assaulted a woman in her dorm in 2021. The Bills previously said they investigated the matter and stood by Hairston.
Maxwell Hairston Lawsuit Quick Look
- Who: Maxwell Hairston, Buffalo Bills first-round draft pick
- What: Accused of sexual assault in 2021 lawsuit
- Where: Incident alleged at University of Kentucky
- Current Status: Lawsuit filed; Bills previously defended Hairston
- Team’s Statement: Bills referred to prior investigation clearing Hairston
- Career Impact: Hairston competing for starting cornerback role
- Legal Details: Federal lawsuit claims forced sexual encounter
- Victim Identity: Not disclosed, consistent with AP policy
Maxwell Hairston, Bills’ First-Round Pick, Named in Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Deep Look
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Maxwell Hairston, the Buffalo Bills’ first-round draft selection, has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in federal court in Kentucky.
The complaint alleges that in 2021, while Hairston was attending the University of Kentucky, he entered a woman’s dorm room without invitation, disregarded her refusal to engage in sexual activity, forcibly removed her clothing, and sexually assaulted her. The Associated Press does not identify individuals alleging sexual assault.
Attempts to reach Hairston’s representatives for comment on Wednesday were unsuccessful.
The Buffalo Bills declined to comment on the lawsuit, referring instead to remarks made by general manager Brandon Beane during April’s NFL draft. At that time, Beane said the team had conducted a “full investigation” into a 2021 allegation involving Hairston, whom he described as “an impeccable kid.”
“So that’s unfortunate when things like that are attached to someone’s name. And in this case, doesn’t seem to be anything there,” Beane said during the draft.
Hairston, 21, hails from West Bloomfield, Michigan, and played three seasons at Kentucky (2022-24) before the Bills selected him 30th overall in April. He is expected to compete for a starting cornerback role in the upcoming season.
The Bills are currently in their offseason period and are set to reconvene later in July for training camp.
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