NEWS: ROH World Champion Jay Lethal Accused of Sexual Harassment

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NEWS: Former ROH talent Taeler Hendrix has accused the current ROH World Champion Jay Lethal of attempting to force her into sexual relations. According to Hendrix, it was a sleep with Lethal or be forced off television situation.

A fan tweeted at Hendrix, expressing that he missed House of Truth.

Hendrix responded with the following:

I don't. it should have been the house of Hendrix. what has truth or jay done ? what do they draw ? being a funny guy with a book.... the other one only talks about his time in Impact copying legends... faaaaarealll bruhhh the legacy is copying legends.... https://t.co/lgHnM9SO9A

— Taeler Hendrix (@Taeler_Hendrix) July 4, 2018

Professional wrestler Isaiah Johnson took exception to Hendrix's characterization of Lethal with:

I mean Jay is now a 2 time ROH world champion longest reigning ROH television champion, only man in the history of ROH to become undisputed ROH champion (World and TV at the same time) no offense to you or anything but what have you done lately?

— Isaiah Johnson (@ChiefKovu) July 4, 2018

That's when Hendrix levied the following accusation against Jay Lethal:

also the dude your standing up for is the same dude that told me because I didn't sleep with him they sabotaged me and took me off TV. that being the all mighty Jay.

— Taeler Hendrix (@Taeler_Hendrix) July 4, 2018

Hendrix received backlash from fans, who either didn't believe her allegations or felt she didn't have a right to voice them, especially on social media.

Hendrix responded with:

Silence is acceptance that allows a corrupt system to divide & conquer. I don't accept that anymore. Silence is deafening and acceptance is blinding. We deserve better. 💯✌💀

— Taeler Hendrix (@Taeler_Hendrix) July 4, 2018

Then Hendrix confirmed that there is currently an on-going legal investigation regarding the matter:

I know this is going to be on wrestling sites. My name is Taeler & this is my statement: attorneys on my behalf have an ongoing investigation. I know I'm not the only one & ppl that have known of this investigation have been supportive. I'll continue to fight for what's right.✌

— Taeler Hendrix (@Taeler_Hendrix) July 4, 2018

Hendrix also directly responded to the hate she has received:

Let the hate roll in. Doesn't change what happened. I came forward privately long ago & now it's public. If I stay silent I'll be part of the problem. I can't live w/ that. I'll fight for what's right. Threatening me/supposed burned bridges changes nothing. Let the hate roll in.

— Taeler Hendrix (@Taeler_Hendrix) July 4, 2018

A fan chimed in with:

This isn't the first time I've heard rumblings of quid pro quo about Jay. Is there other women who are afraid to speak up?

— Jordon Sterrett (@jordonhasabeard) July 5, 2018

ROH World Champion Jay Lethal has yet to respond.

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