QB Mason Rudolph's Agent Says Garrett's Racial Slur Claim Is 'Defamatory', Threatens Legal Action
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- The agent for Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph has stated that Garrett's claim of a racial slur is "defamatory" to his client, according to inside sources.
The agent continued to say that Garrett has "now exposed [himself] to legal liability" after his interview with ESPN where he repeated his accusation against Rudolph.
"We waited to hear the entire interview. Garrett, after initially apologizing to Mason Rudolph, has made the ill advised choice of publishing the belated and false accusation that Mr. Rudolph uttered a racial slur on the night in question," Rudolph's agent said. "Despite other players and the referee being in the immediate vicinity, there are zero corroborating witnesses -- as confirmed by the NFL."
— Younger & Associates/QB Limited (@YoungerAssoc) February 15, 2020
Mason Rudolph himself has responded to the accusation on Twitter, saying it was a "bold-faced lie" and "1000% false."
1000% False.
Bold-Faced Lie.
I did not, have not, and would not utter a racial-slur.
This is a disgusting and reckless attempt to assassinate my character. https://t.co/mZcEcC0tCl
— Mason Rudolph (@Rudolph2Mason) February 15, 2020
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