Raiders OT Trent Brown Accused of Domestic Violence in Lawsuit

Oakland Raiders tackle Trent Brown has been sued in California and accused of multiple acts of domestic violence against his girlfriend.

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

A lawsuit filed in Alameda County (Calif.) Superior Court accuses Raiders offensive tackle Trent Brown of multiple acts of domestic violence against his girlfriend, according to ESPN.

Diorra Marzette-Sanders accuses Brown of slapping, punching and choking her on multiple occasions dating back to 2018. ESPN reports a police report was filed after an incident in June 2019 when Brown allegedly left her bloodied and bruised after slapping her. In a March 2019 incident, Brown reportedly grabbed her face and choked her out until she couldn't breathe, which left "a ring of bruises around her neck."

Marzette-Sanders' lawsuit also claims that Brown threatened to shoot her if she left with their child following a dispute. 

I am aware that my ex-girlfriend has filed a civil suit against me. I deny the claims. They are false. I believe in the court system where I will clear my name. I will not be making any further comment at this time.

— Trent Brown (@Trent) October 16, 2019

The lawsuit is requesting a jury trial and is seeking unspecified compensation including punitive damages.

In March, the Raiders signed Brown to a four-year deal worth a record-setting $66 million with $36.75 million guaranteed. Brown was a seventh-round draft pick by the 49ers in 2015 and played the first three years of his career there before joining the Patriots and winning a Super Bowl last season.

Brown could be subject to discipline from the league under the personal conduct policy.