While Jake Paul’s controversies often draw attention, there was nothing funny when TikTok star Justine Paradise came forward in 2021 and accused him of sexually assaulting her. Paradise made the allegations in a post she issued via YouTube, claiming that he’d forced her to perform oral sex on him in 2019; she hadn’t come forward sooner, she said, because she’d signed a nondisclosure agreement. Paul responded by tweeting a lengthy statement of denial. “Not only have I never had any sexual relationship with this individual, but this claim is solely a manufactured accusation and a blatant attempt for attention during a highly visible fight week,” he wrote, referencing his upcoming match against UFC fighter Ben Askren.
Days later, another woman came forward with similar accusations. Interviewed by The New York Times, Railey Lollie recalled working with Paul when she was 17, which led him to nickname her “jailbait.” She claimed that he groped her until she emphatically told him to stop; she said she stopped working for him shortly thereafter.
As Dexerto reported, when Paul was asked about Lollie’s accusations by ESPN, he responded, “All these allegations, the things that are said about me, are from years ago. They’re 100% false, and my legal team’s following up with these people to make sure they’re held accountable for the things that they’re saying, ’cause they’re not true and they’re gonna damage my brand forever.”
If you or anyone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available. Visit the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network website or contact RAINN’s National Helpline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).
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