7/15/2010 12:10 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Jaycee Lee Dugard -- the woman who was held captive and raped for a period of 18 years -- has been injected into a new lawsuit filed by the Nevada woman who claims she was raped by Ben Roethlisberger.
Andrea McNulty has just filed new legal docs against Harrah's -- her former employer -- claiming the company went on a "witch hunt" to force her out of her job after she filed her lawsuit against the NFL star, in which she claims she was raped at Harrah's in Lake Tahoe in 2008.
In the documents, McNulty claims she was essentially forced to resign -- and in her lawsuit, she describes packing up her desk ... where she kept a photo of Jaycee Lee Dugard.
McNulty explains, "I love [the picture] because she has been through such trauma but if you look closely she still has a twinkle in her eye." She claims she kept the photo on her desk because "it gives me strength."
McNulty's case against Big Ben is currently on hold -- while a judge decides where the case should be tried.
Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger, TMZ Sports, Celebrity Justice
7/14/2010 11:30 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
New Orleans Saints star Jeremy Shockey went on a bender in Hollywood last night -- but before he went home ... the 6'5" beast found a perfect target to roast out on the street when our photog asked about some guy named Ben Roselynberger.
Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger, TMZ Sports, Jeremy Shockey
7/13/2010 11:18 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
TMZ has obtained a report from police in Dublin, Ohio which shows Ben Roethlisberger was investigated for allegedly peeing in public at a local golf course this past Friday.
According to the report, a woman named Nan Fowler phoned the pro shop at the Country Club at Muirfield Village around 6:53 PM and complained that a white, tall male -- sporting a blue golf shirt and khaki shorts -- was "urinating into some trees."
The report states that Nan was informed by the woman at the pro shop that the person who fit that description was Big Ben. Nan then called police and told them that the NFL star was peeing in public.
Cops eventually arrived to the scene and spoke with country club management -- and later determined that no crime had been committed. Sources connected to the investigation tell us cops never interacted with Roethlisberger -- because Ben was "long gone" by the time authorities had arrived.
TMZ spoke with reps at Muirfield who tell us, "We had a full slate of golfers that day ... it may have been anyone."
Of course, this isn't the first time Ben's penis has been at the center of controversy -- earlier this year, he was accused of raping a young woman inside a nightclub bathroom. That case was ultimately dropped after investigators determined there wasn't enough evidence to proceed.
So far, no comment from Roethlisberger's camp.
Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger, TMZ Sports, Celebrity Justice, Developing Stories
7/13/2010 12:37 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
We took your questions on everything -- including Ben Roethlisberger being named in a urine investigation, Sofia Vergara's vacation bikini photos, and legendary Yankees owner George Steinbrenner's death.
Plus: Will Spencer Pratt crash "The Hills" live finale party?
Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger, TMZ Live, TMZ Sports, Celebrity Justice, Sofia Vergara, George Steinbrenner, Spencer Pratt, TV, The Hills
6/9/2010 8:30 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Ben Roethlisberger was handing out shots and dancing to Miley Cyrus before he allegedly raped a young woman in a Milledgeville nightclub back in March -- and the party was all caught on tape.
Officials have released footage taken by one of Ben's friends inside the Capital City nightclub on the night of the incident.
Investigators ultimately decided there wasn't enough evidence to go forward with the prosecution.
Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger, TMZ Sports
6/9/2010 8:00 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Officials have released footage from the police interview with Ben Roethlisberger's accuser -- in which she describes how the Pittsburgh Steelers QB allegedly raped her in Milledgeville, GA back in March.
During the interview, Ben's accuser describes how she met Ben -- and even claimed, "He seemed like a nice guy at first."
The accuser then explains how Ben allegedly whipped out his penis, followed her into a nightclub restroom and raped her.
During the statement, the accuser tells the officer that she can't remember specifics from the alleged rape -- only that it "happened so fast."
Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger, TMZ Sports, Celebrity Justice
5/17/2010 2:30 PM PDT by TMZ Staff
Ben Roethlisberger had his mind on one thing today -- puttin' it in the hole.
For the first time since that whole alleged sexual assault thing, Big Ben stepped out in public to play a little golf for charity.
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback competed in the Hoge Starks Ward Celebrity Golf Classic for Children -- and according to our pals over at WXPI.com, several members of the Steelers were "happy to see him."
No word on how he finished up.
Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger, TMZ Sports, Photo Galleries
5/4/2010 7:00 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
A respected member of the House of Representatives is finally taking a stand on an issue affecting the American people -- he thinks Ben Roethlisberger is an "idiot."
The Congressman making the statement is Rep. Tom Rooney (R -FL) -- who also happens to be the grandson of legendary Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney.
During a recent stop at a Florida high school, Tom was asked about his favorite football team -- to which he replied, "The
Steelers, I have no choice ... but our quarterback is still
an idiot."
How's that for politically correct?
Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger, TMZ Sports, Politix
4/26/2010 11:20 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has just announced that he will not appeal his suspension by the NFL -- even though he claims he "committed no crime."
Roethlisberger just issued a statement regarding his 6-game suspension for his actions in Milledgeville -- in which Ben declares, "I am accountable for the consequences of my actions."
He continues, "Though I have committed no crime, I regret that I have fallen short of the values instilled in me by my family. I will not appeal the suspension and will comply with what is asked of me ─ and more."
The statement concludes, "I am disappointed that I have reached this point and will not put myself in this situation again. I appreciate the opportunities that I have been given in my life and will make the necessary improvements.”
Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger, TMZ Sports
4/23/2010 6:16 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
It was supposed to be a special moment for a boy who wished to announce the Pittsburgh Steelers pick at last night's NFL draft ... instead he was greeted with an anti-Ben Roethlisberger chant.
As 15 year-old Leukemia patient Zachary Hatfield approached the podium in his Steelers jersey, the crowd began to chant "SHE SAID NO ... SHE SAID NO!!!!"
Despite the crowd, Zachary still announced the draft pick like a true champ.
Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger, TMZ Sports
4/21/2010 10:17 AM PDT by TMZ Staff
One of the off-duty police officers who was in Ben Roethlisberger's entourage on the night he allegedly sexually assaulted a 20-year old woman has just been banned from working for the Steelers quarterback.
TMZ has learned the Pennsylvania State Police has rescinded Trooper Edward Joyner's authorization to perform supplemental employment, which allowed him to work as a "driver/assistant" to Roethlisberger in an "off-duty" capacity.
In a release by the state police, Trooper Joyner had his contract revoked after an "initial review of the investigation conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation."
The rescission documents, executed Monday, claim Joyner violated "the stipulations" of his employment approval and he "demean[ed] the image of the department."
Joyner wasn't the only off-duty cop rolling with Big Ben on the night of the alleged incident -- but so far, the other cop has not faced any disciplinary action.
Filed under: Ben Roethlisberger, TMZ Sports
