{"id":117679,"date":"2024-10-24T03:36:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T20:36:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=117679"},"modified":"2024-10-24T03:36:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T20:36:45","slug":"vince-mcmahon-wife-linda-ignored-sexual-abuse-of-ex-wwe-ring-boys-bombshell-suit-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=117679","title":{"rendered":"Vince McMahon, wife Linda ignored sexual abuse of ex-WWE &#8216;ring boys&#8217;, bombshell suit claims"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Five former WWE ring boys claim they were exploited and sexually abused during their time working for the wrestling giant \u2014 while scandal-scarred ex-CEO Vince McMahon did nothing to stop it.<\/p>\n<p>The men \u2013 who were underaged boys at the time of the alleged abuse \u2013 filed suit anonymously in a Maryland court against McMahon, his wife Linda and their company TKO Group Holdings.<\/p>\n<p>The couple allegedly knew about the sexual abuse by ring crew chief Melvin Philips Jr. but did nothing to stop it from happening, the court papers claim.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"33678795\"><br \/>\n\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5881355932203;display:block\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-modal-image=\"33678795\" width=\"937\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33678795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 3000w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=300,189&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=768,484&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=1024,645&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=1536,968&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=2048,1290&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=878,553&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 878w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=744,469&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 744w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=576,363&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 576w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=440,277&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 440w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=424,267&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 424w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=180,113&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 180w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=107,67&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 107w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=111,70&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 111w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=200,126&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=231,146&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=322,203&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=664,418&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 664w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=95,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 95w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=87,55&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=234,147&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=150,95&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/linda-mcmahon-vince-mcmahon-attend-92234323.jpg?resize=50,32&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>A suit filed anonymously claims Vince and LInda McMahon knew about the sexual abuse of former WWE ring boys \u2014 but allegedly did nothing. <span class=\"credit\">WireImage<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><button class=\"button button--modal-trigger\" aria-label=\"Open the image in a modal.\" data-modal-image=\"33678796\"><br \/>\n\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"icon-plus\" fill=\"#fff\" viewbox=\"0 0 1033 1000\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\"><path d=\"M380 364V0h273v355h380v290H653v355H380V645H0V355h380v9z\"\/><\/svg><br \/>\n<\/button><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5016949152542;display:block\" decoding=\"async\" data-modal-image=\"33678796\" width=\"886\" height=\"590\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?w=1024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-33678796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?quality=75&amp;strip=all 3787w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=300,200&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 300w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=768,512&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 768w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=1024,682&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=1536,1024&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=2048,1365&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 2048w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=878,585&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 878w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=744,496&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 744w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=720,480&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 720w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=576,384&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 576w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=457,305&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 457w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=440,293&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 440w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=424,282&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 424w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=389,260&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 389w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=360,240&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 360w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=340,227&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 340w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=320,213&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 320w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=314,209&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 314w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=306,204&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 306w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=280,187&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 280w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=260,174&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 260w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=246,164&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 246w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=234,156&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 234w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=195,130&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 195w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=180,120&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 180w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=171,114&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 171w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=160,107&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 160w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=144,96&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 144w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=107,71&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 107w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=93,62&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 93w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=84,56&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 84w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=105,70&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 105w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=200,133&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 200w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=231,154&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 231w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=322,215&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 322w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=600,400&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 600w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=662,441&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 662w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=90,60&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 90w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=87,58&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 87w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=150,100&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 150w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/10\/ariel-emanuel-ceo-tko-endeavor-63548189.jpg?resize=50,33&amp;quality=75&amp;strip=all 50w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>TKO group also is named in the suit. <span class=\"credit\">Zuffa LLC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cThanks to the bravery of our clients, we finally have a chance to hold accountable those who allowed and enabled the open, rampant sexual abuse of these young boys,\u201d plaintiff lawyer Greg Gutzler said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat so many were aware of the sexual abuse of the ring boys and did nothing to prevent or stop it is simply unconscionable.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module aligncenter wp-block-nypost-editor-primary-tag\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Ann Callis, a lawyer for Janel Grant who\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/01\/25\/business\/ex-wwe-employee-says-vince-mcmahon-sexually-assaulted-her-with-sex-toys-named-after-wrestling-stars-suit\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sued McMahon earlier this year<\/a>\u00a0claiming he sexually abused and trafficked her, called the new claims \u201cdeeply troubling\u201d and said Grant stands in solidarity with the new accusers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVince McMahon made sexual abuse and human trafficking a hallmark of WWE\u2019s culture for decades. Survivors like Janel Grant and other former WWE employees deserve their day in court,\u201d Callis said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The lawyer said any non-disclosure agreements victims may have signed should be waived so they can come forward with their stories.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMs. Grant stands by all WWE survivors and believes that Mr. McMahon, WWE, and all involved parties must be held accountable.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>McMahon and a lawyer representing him in another case both didn\u2019t immediately return requests seeking comment Wednesday afternoon.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-layout-key=\"-fb+5w+4e-db+86\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"7910942971\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><div data-type=\"_mgwidget\" data-widget-id=\"1660802\">\r\n<\/div>\r\n<script>(function(w,q){w[q]=w[q]||[];w[q].push([\"_mgc.load\"])})(window,\"_mgq\");\r\n<\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2024\/10\/23\/us-news\/vince-mcmahon-wife-linda-ignored-sexual-abuse-of-ex-wwe-ring-boys-bombshell-suit-claims\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Five former WWE ring boys claim they were exploited and sexually abused during their time working for the wrestling giant \u2014 while scandal-scarred ex-CEO Vince McMahon did nothing to stop &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/?p=117679\" class=\"more-link\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-117679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-entertainment","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117679","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=117679"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117679\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=117679"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=117679"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hotvideos24.online\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=117679"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}