Vince McMahon's lawyer was wrong to withhold documents sought by grand jury, court rules
- A Federal Appeals Court ruled that Vince McMahon's former lawyer improperly withheld documents from a grand jury investigating multimillion-dollar settlements related to sexual abuse allegations.
- The 2nd U.S. Court of Appeals stated the documents were not protected by attorney-client privilege due to an exception for 'crime or fraud.'
- The Court noted that the case involves proceedings currently before a grand jury, which led to the appeal.
- The District Court found that the settlement agreements were structured to keep allegations hidden from the company and its auditors.
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Vince McMahon’s lawyer wrong to withhold documents sought by jury, court rules
A former lawyer for pro-wrestling impresario Vince McMahon was wrong to withhold some documents from a federal grand jury as it investigated how the former WWE boss handled multimillion-dollar settlement agreements with two female employees who accused him of sexual abuse, a federal appeals court ruled Monday.

Vince McMahon's lawyer was wrong to withhold documents sought by grand jury, court rules
A federal appeals court has ruled that a former lawyer for pro-wrestling impresario Vince McMahon was wrong to withhold some documents from a federal grand jury. The 2nd U.S. Circuit
Court Rules McMahon’s Lawyer Withheld Documents | Pollock & Thurston
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Vince McMahon’s Lawyer Was Wrong To Withhold Documents Sought By Grand Jury, Court Rules
Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images A court casts a ruling of wrongdoing on a former lawyer of Vince McMahon. In the summer of 2022, reports indicated that former WWE CEO Vince McMahon paid millions of dollars to “suppress allegations of sexual misconduct and infidelity.” On January 10, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) confirmed that McMahon would pay a $400,000 civil penalty and reimburse WWE more than $1.33 million in relation…
Appeals court rules that former Vince McMahon attorney wrongfully withheld documents from a federal grand jury - Pro Wrestling Dot Net
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