Brown accuser reportedly meets with NFL investigators

Two people with knowledge of the investigation into Antonio Brown being accused of sexual assault told the Associated Press that one of the accusers met with NFL investigators and that there was no timetable for concluding the probe.

Both people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday because of the sensitivity of the case.

A spokesman for the district attorney’s office in Allegheny County, Pa., said: “Our office, along with the Allegheny County Police Department, made contact with counsel for the plaintiff in the federal lawsuit involving Antonio Brown. Procedurally, it appears there is a statute of limitations issue in moving forward with any inquiry involving the Allegheny County allegation mentioned in the lawsuit.”

The allegations by Britney Taylor made against Brown in a civil lawsuit became known days before the four-time All-Pro wide receiver made his debut with the defending Super Bowl champion New England Patriots. Taylor had a lengthy meeting with the NFL this week.

Taylor accused Brown of sexually assaulting her on three occasions, including rape, in the lawsuit filed in South Florida. A second woman alleged that Brown exposed himself to her while she was working on a mural for him at his Pittsburgh home.

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