The women, who are identified only as Jane Doe 1 and Jane Doe 2, alleged that McManus, who was playing for the Jaguars at the time, sexually assaulted them on the flight. They claimed that the incident occurred during a party on the plane. The judge’s decision comes after the women’s lawyers argued that the case should be heard in a private forum, citing the potential for public scrutiny and harassment.

The lawsuit, filed by former Commanders’ employee, alleges that the team’s owner, Dan Snyder, sexually harassed her. The lawsuit also alleges that the team’s owner, Dan Snyder, sexually harassed her.