Darren Sharper Issues Statement About Rape Case

Darren Sharper has been accused of rape in different cities. In addition to this case he has been accused of rape in a separate case in Los Angeles, and has been suspended from his job at the NFL Network since.

Through his attorney form NFL player Darren Sharper said that the woman that accused him of rape in New Orleans followed him to his apartment “willingly”.

The police report was released and stated as follows:

“On 09/24/13, Detective Derrick Williams of the New Orleans Police Department Special Victims section investigated the sexual assault of a [age redacted] female.  The victim stated she consumed a large amount of alcohol on Sunday, September 23, 2013.  The victim stated she went to a couple bars where she continued having alcoholic beverages.  The victim stated she met the perpetrator at one of the bars, and he took her to his apartment and sexually assaulted her.  The victim stated she did not consent to any sexual encounter.  The investigation was open and ongoing.”

Defense Attorney Nandi Campbell released a statement:

“No evidence suggests or implies that a sexual assault occurred,” Campbell said. “The totality of the witnesses’ statements and the physical evidence support the police department and district attorney’s decision not to file criminal charges at this time.”