The women, who are identified in court documents as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, alleged that McManus sexually assaulted them on the flight. They claimed that McManus had a history of sexual misconduct and that the team was aware of his behavior. They also alleged that the team failed to protect them from his alleged assault.

05/05/2023. The Commanders released McManus after the allegations surfaced, but they did not comment on the specifics of the allegations. The Commanders’ decision to release McManus was likely influenced by the negative publicity surrounding the allegations and the potential legal ramifications. McManus’ attorney, Brett Gallaway, stated that the allegations were “baseless” and that his client was innocent.