Derrick Rose heads to New York with civil rape trial looming
Knicks star's civil case involving an alleged sexual assault is scheduled for the fall
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Accompanying the New York Knicks' acquisition of Derrick Rose on Wednesday are ongoing proceedings of Derrick Rose's sexual assault civil case.
#Rose's sexual battery case goes to trial Oct. 4, first day of preseason. #Knicks could start the season with a PR nightmare if he's liable.
— Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneESPN) June 22, 2016
A lawsuit was filed last August alleging that Rose was involved in a gang rape of a woman whose identity is being shielded in court documents.
Rose denied the allegations immediately.
Deadspin has more on the court documents here.
A former roommate of the plaintiff described the woman's case as a "sham" in a deposition given in pre-trial proceedings.
Basketball implications are inescapable given Rose's star status, compounded by the New York market. The Bulls traded Rose, Justin Holiday, and a draft pick to New York Wednesday in exchange for Robin Lopez, Jose Calderon, and Jerian Grant.
