“The details of the incident will not be what they’re portrayed within the lawsuit or within the press. I look ahead to rapidly setting the file straight,” Araiza stated in a press release issued by way of his legal professional.

Jane Doe says she attended a celebration within the San Diego space with associates, however was separated from them when she met Araiza, in keeping with the declare. The submitting additional asserts Araiza “might observe that Doe was closely intoxicated” and “handed her a drink anyway.”

“Doe knowledgeable Araiza that she attended Grossmont Excessive Faculty. Araiza, who was 21 years previous, knew or ought to have identified that Doe was a minor,” the grievance says.

Araiza’s legal professional disputed the declare, saying, “He by no means used any power in opposition to her. She was not visibly intoxicated. He didn’t hand her a drink with something in it.”

The grievance says Araiza led the lady to a bed room the place “there have been a minimum of three different males already within the bed room,” together with Leonard and Ewaliko, who have been each a minimum of 18 on the time.

“Doe was raped for about an hour and a half till the celebration was shut down. Doe stumbled out of the room bloody and crying,” stated the grievance.

The lady reported the alleged incident the following day to the San Diego Police Division and underwent a rape examination at a hospital, in keeping with the lawsuit.

Nowlin “Pa’a” Ewaliko’s lawyer Marc Carlos informed CNN in a telephone interview he sees some points with Doe’s credibility and the circumstances beneath which she reported the occasion. “The submitting of the civil swimsuit is clearly an try to put strain on the DA to file a case,” he stated. Ewaliko is just not enrolled at SDSU this semester, in keeping with Carlos.

Zavier Leonard’s legal professional Jahmal Kersey declined to remark however informed CNN they’re conscious of the lawsuit.

The San Diego County District Legal professional’s Workplace stated the investigation is beneath overview, however didn’t point out when a charging determination will probably be made.

San Diego State launched a press release saying it “takes allegations of sexual assault significantly,” however was not in a position to launch particular particulars on the case on account of privateness issues stating the allegations have been nonetheless beneath “energetic college investigation.” The assertion stated additional a violation of the college’s scholar code of conduct might probably lead to “suspension, dismissal or expulsion.”

The Buffalo Payments have been made conscious of the allegations in late July, once they have been contacted by a consultant of the alleged sufferer, Beane stated in a information convention Saturday.

“The final 48 has been very tough for lots of people. It has been robust, and we sympathize with this complete state of affairs, all of the events concerned,” Beane stated.

“Finally, this can be a authorized state of affairs. We do not know all of the details and that is what makes it arduous, however at the moment we simply assume it is the perfect transfer for everybody to maneuver on from Matt and let him care for this case and give attention to that,” Beane added. “So, we’ll half methods there.”