The District Attorney for the Southern District of New York has decided not to extend the six-month stay in Janel Grant’s federal civil lawsuit against Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE.
Grant filed the lawsuit in January, accusing the defendants of sex trafficking, sexual assault, civil rights violations, and breaching a non-disclosure agreement.
Federal prosecutors had requested the stay due to potential conflicts with an ongoing grand jury investigation into Vince McMahon that has been underway since 2023.
Attorney Ann Callis released a statement expressing her satisfaction that Grant’s case can now move forward while the federal investigation continues.
“We are pleased that prosecutors for the Southern District of New York have concluded that they can continue their criminal investigation while we bring forward new evidence in our civil case about the sexual exploitation carried out by Janel Grant’s abusers. For the last six months, Ms. Grant has patiently waited to hold Vince McMahon, John Laurinaitis, and WWE accountable for the sex trafficking and abuse she endured at the company on a near daily basis. Her wait is over, and we now look forward to sharing Ms. Grant’s story.”
