MSG and Knicks proprietor James Dolan allegedly trafficked a therapeutic massage therapist to Harvey Weinstein within the 2010s — and likewise profiting from her himself — however he is pushing again on her declare as BS.
Based on authorized docs, obtained by TMZ, Dolan is known as as a defendant in a swimsuit alleging he partook in outright intercourse trafficking after taking a younger masseuse beneath his wing between late 2013 and early 2014 … whereas he was acting on the highway.
The plaintiff, Kellye Croft, claims she was initially employed to be the touring therapeutic massage therapist for the Eagles in 2013 … however after some bother with the touring employees, she says she ended up assembly Dolan, whose personal band was the opening act.
Croft says she opened as much as JD about her woes, and afterward, he apparently acquired concerned to alleviate her points … and, she alleges he began pushing a sexual relationship along with her.
Whereas she does not straight up accuse Dolan of sexual assault, Croft does say she felt pressured to have interaction in intercourse acts with him … all through the remainder of the tour.
Quick-forward to January, when Croft claims Irving Azoff‘s firm — which she says was dealing with the Eagles tour on the time — flew her out to California to do extra therapeutic massage work … solely this time, she claims it turned clear it was at Dolan’s request.
Mainly, she alleges Dolan merely needed her on the highway with him for intercourse — and through this stint in L.A., she claims she had an unsightly run-in with Weinstein … who she says was good pals with Dolan, and who she alleges sexually assaulted her at a resort.
Croft claims she truly bumped into Weinstein on the resort the place she was staying — and as soon as he realized she was Dolan’s therapeutic massage therapist, she alleges he tried to rope her into giving one to him proper then and there — which led to a chase down the hallway.
Croft claims Weinstein pursued her to her room, and pinned her down and sexually assaulted her … solely to be saved by a cellphone name from Dolan.
As soon as Weinstein realized Dolan was on the opposite finish, Croft claims he backed off and stated to her … “Well, you know Jim and I are best friends. He’s going to be very disappointed that you led me on, this won’t look good for you.” She claims he then left, and it was over.
Afterward, Croft claims she relayed all this to Dolan himself — and he or she says he merely brushed it off … allegedly noting that he and everybody in Weinstein’s circle knew he was a “troubled person” who had “serious issues,” and that his buddies had tried to get him assist.
Croft additionally factors out a tune she claims Dolan despatched to her different associates years after the very fact — with lyrics that she claims nod to the Weinstein scandal that broke in 2017. It is an actual tune from his band, known as “I Should’ve Known.”
Croft says the lyrics — which contact on a pal who falls from grace — are literally a reference to Weinstein, however she claims Dolan knew about him for years.
Croft is alleging she was sexually trafficked, claiming Dolan flew her out to L.A. to proceed the sexual relationship, and allowed her to be put within the scenario with Weinstein … an allegation which appears to have opened the door for a federal criticism to be filed. After all, she needs main damages.
Dolan is asking this whole swimsuit pure fiction, with an legal professional for the mogul telling TMZ … “There is absolutely no merit to any of the allegations against Mr. Dolan. Kellye Croft and James Dolan had a friendship. The references to Harvey Weinstein are simply meant to inflame and appear to be plagiarized from prior cases against Mr. Weinstein.”
His lawyer provides, “These claims reflect an act of retaliation by an attorney who has brought multiple cases against Mr. Dolan and has not won, and cannot win, a judgment against him. Mr. Dolan always believed Ms. Croft to be a good person and is surprised she would agree to these claims. Bottom line, this is not a he said/she said matter and there is compelling evidence to back up our position. We look forward to proving that in court.”
Weinstein’s personal legal professional, Jennifer Bonjean tells TMZ … “Mr. Weinstein vehemently denies these meritless allegations and looks forward to litigating these claims in court of law where the truth will be revealed.”
A rep for Azoff tells us … “Irving Azoff is not a party to this lawsuit. Neither he nor his companies had any involvement in any alleged misconduct by others.”
