The Super Bowl week was a momentous time for many, but not for Michael Irvin. The legendary athlete became the subject of accusations from a hotel employee. The bold recriminations led to the Hall of Famer losing his SB gig. But he did not hold back and is ready to fight back legally. Irvin recently shared some strong comments as the battles move forward.
The Pro Football Hall of Famer recently spoke out upon the accusations publicly at a news conference in Dallas. It would mark his first public appearance since the incident. Irvin sued Marriot for $100 Million after a hotel staff claimed he made inappropriate comments to her.
Michael Irvin goes public for the first time since allegations came forward
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Michael Irvin spoke out over the scenario, saying, “How can I defend myself if I don’t know what I am being accused of? I don’t even know what this woman looks like. That blows my mind that in 2023, we’re still dragging and hanging brothers by a tree. [I] know I didn’t do anything wrong.”
Former Cowboys WR Michael Irvin said Marriott’s treatment of him “sickens” him, likening it to a Black man being lynched because of a false accusation from a white woman. pic.twitter.com/qZlLp71dW0
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) March 8, 2023
The Pro Football Hall of Famer was accompanied by his agent Steve Mandell and attorney Levi McCathern. Michael Irvin also said that being held liable for inappropriate behavior towards a hotel staff “sickens” him. The former Dallas Cowboys athlete was in Phoenix for Super Bowl week. But he lost the network coverage from the NFL Network and ESPN.
The attorneys are fighting hard to get Michael Irvin back into his position and get his gigs back. The accusations led to the loss of his coverage, and it also affected his reputation. Additionally, the $100 Million case looks strong on Irvin’s side.
Witnesses back Pro Football HOFer over allegations
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It looks like Michael Irvin’s $100 Million suit is leaning toward the Hall of Famer’s side. Two witnesses saw the incident that happened with Irvin at the Phoenix hotel. Phil Watkins of Australia and Bryn Davis of Philadelphia joined the media scrum via video link and shared their statements about the scenario.
Michael Irvin news conference to begin shortly. Bryn Davis and Phil Watkins, two of three known witnesses to the Feb. 5 lobby encounter between Irvin and a woman at a Phoenix hotel, will address reporters via Zoom. Irvin to attend in person along with his lead attorney and agent. https://t.co/hLexQ8yLwO pic.twitter.com/KSTh5m3Q9i
— Michael Gehlken (@GehlkenNFL) March 8, 2023
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The witnesses were at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel, the place of the incident. Watkins claimed he did not see something one could deem inappropriate. He added Irvin left for the elevator, and the female made her way back toward the bar. The court also ordered the hotel chain to release the footage, giving a clear insight into the entire scenario.
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