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Lana Ferguson

Texas appeals court revives sexual assault lawsuit against Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

DALLAS — A Texas appellate court ruled Monday that a previously dismissed 2020 personal injury lawsuit against Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones should proceed, reversing a previous dismissal.

The case, originally filed in a Dallas County district court, was dismissed last February but will now resume and likely go to trial.

The lawsuit stems from an alleged incident that occurred on Sept. 16, 2018, at AT&T Stadium. The appeals court decision says the woman claims Jones “kissed her on the mouth and forcibly grabbed her without her consent.”

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