Janel Grant Lawsuit: John Laurinaitis Out as Defendant
- John Laurinaitis, a former WWE executive, is no longer a defendant in the sex trafficking lawsuit brought by Janel Grant, a former employee.
- Grant's legal team indicated that Laurinaitis agreed to cooperate and provide evidence.
- According to a statement from Grant's representatives, the confidential settlement with Laurinaitis is a crucial step toward holding McMahon and WWE accountable.
John Laurinaitis is out as a defendant in the highly publicized Janel Grant lawsuit, a major development in the case alleging sex trafficking and abuse within WWE. Court documents confirm Laurinaitis’s removal, while WWE and Vince McMahon remain as defendants, signaling a shift in legal strategy. Laurinaitis has agreed to cooperate, providing crucial evidence in the ongoing legal battle. This confidential settlement is seen as a pivotal move toward accountability for McMahon and WWE, according to Grant’s representatives. The amended lawsuit details accusations of sexual assault and sex trafficking impacting Grant’s employment. News Directory 3 is following the story closely as the case progresses, with McMahon and WWE expected to file motions soon. Will the case move to private arbitration? Discover what’s next.
Laurinaitis Removed as Defendant in WWE Sex Trafficking Lawsuit
Updated May 28, 2025
John Laurinaitis, a former WWE executive, is no longer a defendant in the sex trafficking lawsuit brought by Janel Grant, a former employee. Court documents filed Wednesday show this growth. WWE and Vince McMahon, the company’s former CEO, remain defendants in the case, which is in the U.S. district Court for the District of Connecticut. The lawsuit alleges sexual abuse and sex trafficking.
Grant’s legal team indicated that Laurinaitis agreed to cooperate and provide evidence. This cooperation marks a important turn in the sex trafficking case. The Janel Grant lawsuit has drawn considerable attention to WWE’s practices and leadership. The WWE sex trafficking allegations have shaken the sports entertainment world.
According to a statement from Grant’s representatives, the confidential settlement with Laurinaitis is a crucial step toward holding McMahon and WWE accountable. They aim to bring justice to Grant after years of alleged abuse and trafficking. Laurinaitis is reportedly eager to move forward with his life.
John Laurinaitis has agreed to cooperate and provide evidence in Janel Grant’s lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE. His agreement to a confidential settlement is a pivotal next step toward holding McMahon and WWE accountable and bringing justice to Ms. Grant after years of sexual abuse and trafficking. Mr. Laurinaitis looks forward to moving on with his life.
The amended lawsuit, approved earlier in May, includes allegations of sexual assault by both McMahon and Laurinaitis. It also claims McMahon sex trafficked Grant during her employment with WWE.
McMahon and WWE, the remaining defendants, are expected to file motions by June 13 to move the case to private arbitration.
Full statement from former WWE employee Janel Grant’s representatives below.
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— Brandon Thurston (@BrandonThurston) May 28, 2025
What’s next
The legal proceedings will continue with McMahon and WWE preparing their response. The potential move to private arbitration could considerably alter the course of the lawsuit and its public visibility.