SALT LAKE CITY — Attorneys for BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff and the unnamed woman who accused him of sexual assault have jointly requested that a civil lawsuit against him be dismissed. The motion was submitted on Monday morning in the Third District Court of Salt Lake City.
The dismissal request seeks to resolve the lawsuit “with prejudice,” meaning it cannot be refiled in the future. Both parties have agreed to bear their own attorney fees. Retzlaff’s attorney, Stephen R. Waldron, and the plaintiff’s attorney, Terence L. Rooney, presented the motion to Judge Coral Sanchez.
Reports indicate that a resolution to the lawsuit was anticipated earlier this week, potentially clearing a pathway for Retzlaff to transition to another major college football program as early as Wednesday. However, as of Monday morning, Judge Sanchez had yet to sign the proposed dismissal order.
In addition to the pending litigation, sources conveyed that Retzlaff is likely facing a seven-game suspension from BYU for breaching the school’s honor code. It has been suggested that he is considering transferring to a high-profile program ranked among the top ten in the country.
The civil lawsuit was filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe A.G. on May 21, alleging that Retzlaff committed acts of rape, strangulation, and biting during an encounter at his Provo residence on November 22, 2023. The plaintiff seeks over $300,000 in damages for each of the three charges listed in the complaint.
In response to the allegations, Retzlaff’s legal team labeled the claims as “ridiculous and bizarre,” asserting that any interaction between the two parties was consensual. They filed their rebuttal on Friday, vehemently denying the accusations detailed in the lawsuit.
As the situation develops, the outcome of the motion to dismiss the case remains pending. The case’s conclusion will likely have significant implications for Retzlaff’s athletic future and reputation.
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