Byron Scott Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged 1987 Sexual Assault of Teen at High School Event
Source: news.source.inquirer
Former Los Angeles Lakers player and coach Byron Scott is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 1987 during a team visit to Campbell Hall High School. The lawsuit, filed in 2022 and amended in 2025, alleges the assault occurred in a locked janitor's closet. Scott, who was 26 at the time, has been named publicly in the lawsuit despite his efforts to remain anonymous. His attorney claims he believed the girl was of legal age and denies any knowledge of her true age until the recent allegations.
Key Points
Byron Scott is accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl in 1987 at Campbell Hall High School.
The alleged assault occurred during a Lakers team event at the school.
The lawsuit was filed in 2022 under a California law allowing older cases to be filed and was amended in 2025.
Scott attempted to remain anonymous in the lawsuit but was named publicly after a judge's ruling.
Scott's attorney states he believed the girl was over 18 at the time of the incident.
Scott was married to Anita Scott at the time of the alleged assault.
