Will Antonio Brown play again? Patriots launch investigation after star receiver is accused of rape in lawsuit

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Troubled wide receiver was expected to make his debut for the Patriots in Week 2 after signing a one-year deal on Monday.

According to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by ESPN, the 31-year-old exposed himself to Taylor and kissed her without her consent at his residence in the Pittsburgh area in June 2017.

The plaintiff claims to be suffering"near-daily panic attacks and suicidal ideations" is seeking damages in excess of $75,000. At the time of writing, it remains unclear how the civil suit might impact his playing status. The Miami native was expected to practice with the Patriots on Wednesday and was in line to make his debut in his hometown against the Dolphins on Sunday.

An exchange of documents—known as"discovery"—follows, so each side can get a sense of the evidence in the case, before depositions take place. Should the two parties fail to agree to a settlement, the case would go to trial.The lawsuit is a considerable headache for the Patriots and Bill Belichick, whose team culture has rescued the careers of a number of troubled stars, most notably Randy Moss.

A detail of a sign for Antonio Brown during the game between the New England Patriots and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium on September 8 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.The case is the latest and most dramatic development of what has been a tumultuous summer for Brown.

 

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