Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is being sued by a former girlfriend, who accused him of violently assaulting her nearly a year ago, though Cook has contended the woman was the aggressor.
In an 18-page lawsuit filed late Tuesday in Dakota County (Minn.) District Court, Gracelyn Trimble, an Army sergeant, accused Cook of one count each of battery, assault and false imprisonment. She is seeking at least $50,000 in damages. Trimble and her lawyer, Daniel Cragg, filed suit after attempting to reach a settlement with Cook. No criminal report was filed.
In a nearly five-minute news conference with reporters before the Vikings’ practice Wednesday, Cook deflected most questions but asserted his innocence.