Buffalo Bills rookie and 2025 first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston is facing a serious new lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault during his college days at the University of Kentucky.
The civil lawsuit, obtained by TMZ Sports, was filed Tuesday in the U.S. Eastern District Court of Kentucky. The plaintiff alleges the assault happened in late March 2021, while Hairston was a defensive back on the Wildcats football team.
📅 Allegations Detailed in Lawsuit
According to the suit, the accuser met Hairston at a UK residence hall in early 2021. She says she visited his dorm room but left quickly after feeling uncomfortable when Hairston allegedly tried to isolate her in his bedroom.
After declining a Snapchat message from Hairston seeking to meet again, the accuser says they had no further contact until the alleged assault months later.
🗣️ “He entered my dorm room without permission, told me he was ‘high as f**k,’ and tried to have sex,” the plaintiff claims.
When she refused, Hairston allegedly removed her pajama shorts and sexually assaulted her.
🚨 Investigation and Aftermath
The woman reported the incident to law enforcement shortly afterward. Police collected evidence from her dorm room, including a condom found in the trash and the clothing she was wearing at the time.
The accuser states she transferred from the University of Kentucky due to the trauma caused by the alleged assault.
She is suing Hairston for unspecified damages.
🏈 Bills Respond to New Lawsuit
Hairston was never criminally charged in connection with the incident. Following his selection as the 30th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Bills General Manager Brandon Beane told reporters the team conducted a “full investigation” and found “nothing there.”
The Buffalo Bills have yet to publicly comment on this newly filed civil suit.
💬 What’s Next?
This lawsuit raises fresh questions about the rookie cornerback’s off-field conduct and the Bills’ vetting process amid the ongoing national conversation about athlete accountability.
📲 Fan and Social Media Reactions
On social platforms, fans and commentators are split:
🤔 “If there’s truth to this, the Bills need to take it seriously.” – @NFLWatchdog
🗣️ “Glad the team investigated before drafting him, but this lawsuit changes the narrative.” – @SportsUpdate
⚠️ Timeline of Events
- Early 2021: Hairston and accuser meet at University of Kentucky
- March 2021: Alleged sexual assault incident occurs
- April 2025: Hairston drafted by Buffalo Bills, team investigates
- July 2025: Civil lawsuit filed
💬 Your Thoughts?
Do you believe the Bills handled this appropriately? How should teams address allegations against draft picks?
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