Socialites, get into this… Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman Josh Sills has been indicted on one count of rape and one count of kidnapping in Ohio. On Wednesday, prosecutors alleged that on December 5, 2019, the 25-year-old athlete engaged in sexual conduct with the victim in Guernsey County after having “purposely compelled her to submit by force or threat or force.”
Following an extensive investigation, Sills was indicted, with his first court appearance set for February 16, which will be four days after his team faces off against the Kansas City Chiefs in the Super Bowl on February 12. “In December 2019, the indictment says, Sills engaged in sexual activity that was not consensual and held a victim against her will,” the Ohio Attorney General said.
The NFL placed G Josh Sills on the Commissioner Exempt List. The organization is aware of the legal matter involving Sills. We have been in communication with the league office and are in the process of gathering more information.
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) February 1, 2023
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“The crime was immediately reported, and the Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office conducted a detailed investigation.” The Eagles were quick to issue a response following the serious accusations made against the Ohio native, saying that they are aware of the legal matter and are actively communicating with the league office to gather more information regarding the matter. They have since placed Sills on the Commissioner Exempt list, meaning he’s not allowed to play, practice, or travel with the team until further notice, per TMZ.
Sills, who has already hired legal representation in the case, had his attorney, Michael Connick, give a statement to the Associated Press pertaining to the rape allegations involving his client, asserting that the claims are untrue.
In the report, obtained by TMZ, the victim alleges that she and her cousin were given a ride back to the latter’s home. When her cousin got out of Sills’ vehicle and headed inside her home, Sills allegedly held onto the victim’s arm and pulled her back inside the car.
Where’s the OUTRAGE? When #deshaunwatson had “ALLEGATIONS” the media had a field day. Well this white athlete was INDICTED for rape and kidnapping!! No one is talking about it. I WILL!!!!!! #NFL #joshsills #PhiladelphiaEagles #EnoughlsEnough pic.twitter.com/AVhCbsgjox
— Daphne (@celebriD) February 1, 2023
The cousin apparently didn’t think anything of the situation and continued to walk inside her house, which is when Sills allegedly forced himself onto the victim by attempting to kiss her and grabbing her neck. As she repeatedly told him to stop, Sills is accused of then unzipping her pants before pulling her on top of him and allegedly saying, “she was doing this and was not leaving until she did this.”
The victim claims she was forced to perform oral sex on him before asking him whether she could leave. “You will talk to me again,” he allegedly told her in response as she ran inside her home.