Two women, previously employed as flight attendants for Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, have filed a lawsuit against NFL kicker Brandon McManus and the Jacksonville Jaguars, alleging sexual assault during a team-chartered flight to London in September 2023. The lawsuit, filed in Duval County Circuit Civil Court, accuses McManus of engaging in inappropriate and unlawful behavior during the flight, including unwanted physical contact and attempts to kiss one of the attendants.

The plaintiffs, identified as Jane Doe I and Jane Doe II, claim that the team flight transformed into an inappropriate party atmosphere, with McManus and several other players ignoring personal boundaries and safety regulations. According to the complaint, McManus tried to entice three flight attendants to drink alcohol and dance inappropriately by offering them $100 bills. Jane Doe I alleges that McManus also tried to kiss her while she was seated during turbulence along with multiple attempts to “grind against” her while she was serving. Jane Doe II confronted McManus after he allegedly touched her inappropriately, however he responded dismissively, “smirked and walked away.”

The suit also targets the Jacksonville Jaguars for “failing to supervise McManus and failing to create a safe working environment” for the flight attendants. The plaintiffs seek more than $1 million in damages and have requested a jury trial.

McManus, who played for the Jaguars at the time of the incident and has since signed with the Washington Commanders, has denied the allegations through his attorney, Brett R. Gallaway. In a statement with ESPN, Gallaway described the claims as “fictitious” and part of an extortion attempt, vowing to defend McManus' reputation and prove the accusations false.

The Jacksonville Jaguars also acknowledged the lawsuit in a statement with ESPN, emphasizing their commitment to maintaining a team built on “highest character and class.” The Washington Commanders issued a statement, noting that they are investigating the matter and are in communication with the NFL and McManus' legal representation.

Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing the two women, stated that efforts to resolve the issue with McManus' legal team before filing the lawsuit were unsuccessful. Buzbee criticized the responses they received, labeling them as “arrogant” and dismissive. He assured that his firm “fully vetted” the allegations before taking the case and promised to pursue the matter with diligence.