Antonio Brown Accuser Britney Taylor Met With NFL for 10 Hours as Part of Investigation
By Jerry Trotta
We knew this would be a lengthy and profound discussion, but we're not sure anybody thought it would've lasted as long as reports are saying.
Britney Taylor, the personal trainer who is accusing Antonio Brown of sexual assault and rape in the three separate incidents from 2017 and 2018, reportedly met with NFL investigators for 10 hours on Monday at an undisclosed location.
Antonio Brown's accuser reportedly spoke to the league for 10 hours; what Brown eventually tells investigators will be pivotal as to whether he's punished by the NFL https://t.co/Gq6Of9csLH
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) September 18, 2019
It's not yet known how much of Taylor's story or claims the league views as conclusive, and that narrative probably won't be made public until the investigation is complete.
And as of right now, it looks like Brown will be slated to play on Sunday because the NFL has yet to make a ruling.
There is no update on the status of #Patriots WR Antonio Brown, I’m told, which means he’s still eligible at this point to play on Sunday. The league often likes to have the status of players clear on Wednesday before the biggest practice day.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 18, 2019
In the meantime, Roger Goodell has all the authority to place Brown on paid leave, also known as the Reserve/Commissioner Exempt List, if he concludes that the Central Michigan product violated the NFL's personal conduct policy.
Britney Taylor, Antonio Brown's accuser is scheduled to meet with the NFL Monday, as first reported by NFLN, a source confirms. I'm told this morning that Taylor's side has been completely cooperating with t/ NFL, including giving the league information in advance of the meeting.
— ig: josinaanderson (@JosinaAnderson) September 15, 2019
This has the potential to become the ever-prevalent he said-she said dilemma, but the six-time Pro-Bowler certainly has some explaining to do in regards to the alleged disturbing emails he sent Taylor. Of course, it has to be proven in a court of law that Brown was the man behind the keyboard (or phone) that sent the grotesque messages.
Everything will become a lot clearer once the 31-year-old pass catcher meets with league investigators. Until then, we can only wait. As of now, Brown has denied all of the allegations made against him.