Ben Roethlisberger accused of sexual assault

A 20-year-old college student is accusing NFL player Ben Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting her a nightclub. 

This is the second woman whose of accused him of taking advantage of her.  In 2008, a woman claimed Roethlisberger raped her at hotel in Lake Tahoe.  Roethlisberger denies those allegations. 

The full Associated Press story is posted below via NewsOK.

BY KATE BRUMBACK, ASSOCIATED PRESS

A 20-year-old college student accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting her at a nightclub early Friday during a night on the town near where he owns a lake home.

The two-time Super Bowl champion, who turned 28 on Tuesday, and some of his friends were seen visiting local restaurants and bars Thursday night.

Deputy Police Chief Richard Malone said Roethlisberger had been with three other people who were mingling with another group that included the alleged victim. Malone said the woman, a 20-year-old college student, and her party contacted a nearby police officer following the alleged assault.

“He’s been identified as being at the scene and there are allegations naming him as the perpetrator,” Malone said.

Several areas of the nightclub were considered a crime scene, Malone said, but he would not elaborate.

Roethlisberger and the alleged victim have been interviewed and the woman was taken to a hospital, where she was treated and released, Malone said.

The victim was not identified by police and The Associated Press does not generally identify possible victims of sexual abuse.

Police said Roethlisberger and his attorney were cooperating with investigators. He was not in custody and has not been charged with a crime.

The allegations are especially sensitive for Roethlisberger, who has been sued by a woman who claims he raped her in 2008 at a Lake Tahoe hotel. He denies those allegations and has asked for counter-damages.