Roethlisberger Accuser Makes First Statement

Attorneys for the woman alleging Ben Roethlisberger sexually assaulted her have issued their first statement about the case.

Without giving the alleged victim's name, they tell the Milledgeville Union-Recorder: "She has been, and will be, available to the authorities to assist them in the criminal investigation. While the matter is under investigation, we ask you to respect her privacy, keep her name out of the press and allow the family space and time to heal."

As we previously reported, Roethlisberger's attorney says Ben is "completely innocent of any crime."