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Jan 17, 2008 5:27 pm US/Central
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Moss Accuser: He Offered Money First
Rachelle Washington Says Pats WR Offered 6-Figure Settlement To Keep Incident Off Public Record
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (CBS) ―
The woman who claims Randy Moss attacked her responded Thursday to his claim that she's trying to extort money from him.
Rachelle Washington of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., filed a temporary order of protection against the Patriots wide receiver Monday in Broward County Court.
Moss said the allegations are false and Washington made the claim to get money from him.
Washington's attorney released this statement to Florida radio station WDBO Thursday.
"For the past 11 years, Ms. Washington has cared deeply for Mr. Moss and has been there for him throughout all of his trials and tribulations. However, she refuses to be further disrespected by him. It has never been her intention to hurt Mr. Moss in any way.
"However, she has suffered mental and physical harm as a result of his actions. She simply wants him to take responsibility for what he has done. As a battery victim, she has shown great strength throughout this entire ordeal.
"Ms. Washington has been unfairly characterized as someone simply seeking financial gain. In fact, it was Mr. Moss' representatives who first contacted our office to offer a 'six figure' settlement with hopes of not having this incident become public record.
"We have heard Mr. Moss' statement regarding the incident. He has acknowledged that he was at Ms. Washington's Florida residence and that he was 'guilty' of an 'accident' which occurred. However, Mr. Moss fails to mention how his reckless and degrading conduct rendered Ms. Washington unable to drive her vehicle to seek medical attention.
"As the evidence will show, there is serious doubt that Mr. Moss is capable of recalling with clarity the exact details of what transpired that evening. As Mr. Moss has previously stated, 'Do your homework and check his resume.'
"We look forward to presenting all of the evidence at the court hearing on January 28, 2008."
No criminal charges have been filed against Moss.
He told reporters Wednesday Washington wanted a six-figure settlement from him.
According to an affidavit obtained by Boston CBS Station WBZ-TV, Washington claims she's been in an "intimate relationship" with Moss since 1997.
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