In 2024, Janel Grant, a former WWE employee, accused longtime WWE chairman and CEO Vince McMahon of sexual assault and sex trafficking. The lawsuit, filed on January 25 in Connecticut, reportedly accused McMahon of trafficking her to members of the WWE industry. Janel Grant is a former WWE employee who accused Vince McMahon of sexual abuse and exploitation in a civil lawsuit. She claims he coerced her into sexual acts, shared explicit images, and forced her to undergo a medical treatment against her will. Janel Grant is a journalist, author, and editor, who graduated from Yale University. She worked as a content writer and editor at WWE from June 2019 to March 2022. The fallout from Janel Grant’s allegations has had a profound impact on WWE. The company has faced intense scrutiny from the media, fans, and investors, leading to a series of high-profile changes and responses.
