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Ex-49er Stubblefield denies sexual assault charge
- Updated: May 3, 2016
3:50 PM ET
SAN JOSE, Calif. — A former San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman charged with raping a “developmentally delayed” woman denied the charges Tuesday, saying the episode was a consensual encounter with a mentally competent woman who asked for money and a job afterward.
Dana Stubblefield is accused of raping the woman in his home in Morgan Hill, California, south of San Jose. The woman, who was then 31, traveled to Stubblefield’s home on April 9, 2015, to interview for a job babysitting his children. Investigators say she left after 20 minutes, but returned when Stubblefield texted her that he wanted to pay for her time.
Editor’s PicksFormer 49er Stubblefield charged with rape
Prosecutors have charged former San Francisco 49er Dana Stubblefield with raping a “developmentally delayed” woman last year at his Morgan Hill home. His attorneys say the sex was consensual.
After raping her, investigators said, Stubblefield gave her $80 and let her go. The woman immediately went to the Morgan Hill Police Department and reported the rape, prosecutors say.
DNA evidence matched that of Stubblefield, the report said.
Stubblefield spoke briefly at a press conference Tuesday in San Jose, saying …
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