Dallas Mavericks forward Kristaps Porzingis is accused of raping and beating a woman while he was a member of the New York Knicks last year. Through his representatives, Porzingis claims the charge is categorically untrue and part of a fraudulent attempt to extort him of tens of thousands of dollars. This developing situation could lead to a multi-faceted legal fallout for the 23-year-old Latvian star.
What is thus far known about the alleged rape and the alleged extortion plot
According to Tina Moore of the New York Post, the alleged sexual incident occurred at around 2 a.