Being the target of a civil lawsuit filed by a former companion accusing him of having injured her, Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook persists and signs: he is the victim and the truth will soon be revealed.
Gracelyn Trimble, a sergeant in the United States Army, accuses him of having thrown her to the ground, a gesture which would have caused a concussion, and having attacked her with a broomstick. The incident reportedly occurred last year, when she came to his home to collect personal belongings.
Through his lawyer, Cook refuted the facts on Tuesday, indicating that his ex-girlfriend had broken into his home threatening him with a sledgehammer. When he himself met the media on Wednesday, he kept the same speech.
“Today I just want everyone to know that I am the victim in this situation. The truth and details of the situation will be released later, ”he said, according to comments reported by the official NFL website.
“I would like to go into the details of the situation. But I don’t think it’s a good idea for me to sit here and talk about a situation that [se retrouve devant le tribunal].»
Stay focused
Either way, Cook can continue to train and participate in his family’s games, since this is not a criminal prosecution. He intends to concentrate on his work and leave the rest to his lawyers.
“I’m here to work and let my legal team take care of all legal matters,” he said. I manage what I can manage. I am where my feet are. I keep my head on my shoulders trying to prepare myself with the game plan. ”
The Vikings are set to cross swords with the Chargers in Los Angeles on Sunday. Head coach Mike Zimmer must also deal with other problems, since five players have had their names registered on the COVID-19 list, including one who had to go to the emergency room and who was still hospitalized, Wednesday.
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