Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Dwight Howard Dismissed
Stephen Harper's civil claims dropped with prejudice, preventing refiling against the former NBA star.
- Howard's attorney states no settlement or payment was made to Harper.
- The lawsuit stemmed from a 2021 encounter at Howard's Georgia residence.
- Howard consistently maintained that the encounter was consensual.
- Harper initially filed the lawsuit in July 2023, two years after the incident.
- No criminal charges were filed following Harper's police report in 2022.
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