Byron Scott Accused of Sexual Assault of a Minor in 1987 Lawsuit

Allegations Against Byron Scott

• 🎯 A lawsuit alleges that former Lakers star Byron Scott sexually assaulted a woman who was 15 years old at the time of the incident in 1987.
• 📍 The alleged assault occurred at Campbell Hall, a prep school, where the Lakers were filming an instructional video.
• ⚠️ The lawsuit claims Scott led the then-15-year-old into a janitor's closet, ripped off her top, and attempted to force oral sex, also offering her an alcoholic drink.

Legal Arguments and Statute of Limitations

• ⚖️ A legal scholar noted that a plaintiff's lawyer might argue the delay in coming forward was due to trauma, while a defense lawyer could label the suit frivolous due to its age.
• 📜 The lawsuit is proceeding because Governor Newsom changed laws to extend the statute of limitations.
• 💰 The plaintiff is suing for $25,000, and Campbell Hall is also named in the suit for failing to protect the student.

Scott's Defense and Expected Outcome

• ❓ Scott's attorney stated he was devastated by the complaint, believed the plaintiff was over 18, and had no idea she would claim otherwise until 35 years later.
• 🤝 An attorney expects a quick settlement with a non-disclosure agreement, noting there is no legal defense in California to a mistake of age.
• 📰 The case was originally filed two years ago, and a judge ruled that Scott's name should be public, disagreeing with his attempt to keep it out of the public eye.