Le’Veon Bell Ordered to Pay $25 Million in Cousin’s Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

The former NFL star denies allegations of years-long abuse, claiming he was never served legal documents in the case.

Le’Veon Bell and his brother, La’Vonte Bell, were accused of engaging in nonconsensual sexual abuse of their cousin, Jada Bell, starting when she was six years old.
A jury in Franklin County, Ohio, awarded Jada $25 million in damages, including $20 million in compensatory and $5 million in punitive damages, after a default judgment was issued in October 2024.
Bell denies the allegations, claiming he was unaware of the lawsuit and asserting that his signature on service documents was forged.
Jada alleges the abuse continued for over a decade, ending when she turned 18, and claims Bell used slang terms to direct her actions during the encounters.
Bell’s attorney is seeking to overturn the judgment, arguing due process violations, while Jada’s legal team maintains the case was properly litigated.