Former Kentucky Player, Bills Draft Pick Maxwell Hairston Accused of Sexual Assault
- On July 1, 2025, in Kentucky federal court, Hairston was sued by an Ohio woman alleging he entered her dorm uninvited and sexually assaulted her in March 2021.
- The lawsuit alleges that on March 25, 2021, Hairston ignored her refusals, entered her UK dorm uninvited, and forcibly removed her pajama shorts during an assault.
- Within hours, law enforcement records show the woman reported the assault and underwent a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner exam; Hairston faced no criminal charges.
- Currently, both the University of Kentucky and the Bills declined comment, while the accuser seeks damages and the NFL may delay action pending the civil case.
- Ahead of training camp, Hairston's four-year, $15.28 million rookie contract could be affected by the lawsuit, which may influence his career and team reputation.
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