Ex- NFL Player Accused Of Raping A Developmentally Disabled Woman

Dana Stubblefield, who played 11 seasons in the NFL, has once again found himself on the wrong side of the law. The former lineman is being accused of sexually assaulting a developmentally disabled woman, according to reports. 

The 31 year old victim says that in April 2015, she interviewed with Stubblefield for a babysitting position she heard about on sittercity.com. Prior to the interview Stubblefield told the alleged victim that he would compensate her for the gas, mileage and time it took her to come to the interview — a total that came to $80. The victim left the interview and forgot to get the $80 that was promised. She says, that’s when Stubblefield realized, and text her to return back to his home to collect the money. The sexual assault allegedly occurred when the women returned to Stubblefield’s home. 

Stubblefield does not deny that a sexual act took place, but says that it was consensual. “I will defend myself with all of my strength,” Stubblefield said in a press conference Tuesday. “I look forward to being able to prove my innocence.” Stubblefield says that because he works closely with the Special Olympics, these accusations are especially hurtful. However, according to Stubbliefield’s defense, they do not believe the woman was disabled. In fact, they believe this is all a money grab. 

“She’s not developmentally disabled,” Ken Rosenfeld, one of Stubblefield’s attorneys said. According to his lawyers, prosecutors have described the alleged victim as disabled to sensationalize the case.  They say that prior to Monday, there were no indications that the alleged victim had a disability. Now only did she have a driver’s license, in the past, she has filed civil lawsuits in which she represented herself.
They also believe that the accusations are financially motivated, considering the alleged victim sent 22 text messages following the incident, asking for a job. 
Following the incident, the woman went right to the police station to file a report. DNA found on her matched Stubblefield. 
If convicted, Stubblefield could face up to 16 years in state prison.

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