Michael Irvin, a former Dallas Cowboys player, has released security video footage in an effort to clear his name after being accused of harassment at a Phoenix, Arizona, Marriott hotel
Irvin is said to have made rude and inappropriate comments to a female hotel worker on February 5. It has been over five weeks since this is said to have happened.
His lawyers dropped the $100 million defamation lawsuit against Marriott Hotels in Collin County and re-filed it in Arizona with more defendants, including the person who said bad things about him.
Michael Irvin releases video of his interaction with Marriott female employee
NEW VIDEO: Lawyers for Michael Irvin show the surveillance video from the hotel where an employee mad a sexual assault allegation against Irvin. The length of the conversation was for nearly 2 minutes. Irvin says he talked to the woman about the sports shows he’s on. @FOX4 pic.twitter.com/1IRvzB0UmP
— Steven Dial (@StevenDialFox4) March 14, 2023
During a press conference held by Irvin’s legal team, the security footage was revealed. On the video, you can see Irvin briefly talk to the woman, shake her hand, and then walk away. His lawyers say that the video shows that the accuser lied about him using violent language and flirting with her when she didn’t want to.
What did Michael Irvin say in press conference?
In a statement made during the press conference, Irvin said, “We used to say when we played football, ‘the eye in the sky don’t tell no lie.’ It’s just the truth. We can talk and tell lies, but ‘the eye in the sky don’t tell no lies.'”
#NFL legend Michael Irvin:
“I’m so thankful for this video because, without it, I don’t know where this would have gone.” pic.twitter.com/tzkGyHHRH5
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) March 14, 2023
Even though Irvin and the hotel worker talked for less than two minutes, there is no sound on the video. It also shows the woman making an effort to “stop” Irvin as he returned to the lobby after posing for a picture with supporters. However, Irvin’s lawyers maintain that the footage proves that nothing improper transpired during their brief conversation.
Michael Irvin was a pro football hall of famer
The incident has received widespread attention, given Irvin’s status as a Pro Football Hall of Famer. Nevertheless, Irvin is determined to clear his name and has taken significant legal action. In addition to the defamation lawsuit, his lawyers have said that they plan to file a defamation and malicious prosecution lawsuit against the accuser.
Overall, letting people see the security footage is a big step forward in this ongoing court case. As Irvin and his legal team continue to fight these allegations, the public will undoubtedly be watching closely.
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