It is quite normal for celebrities to encounter sexual allegations, and while not most of them become true, it is not for us to judge or decide because we simply don’t know the truth.
In the recent news, Dwight Howard, the 8 x NBA All-Star winner, was accused of a similar allegation by another man named Stephen Harper. So, what exactly happened?
The former Lakers star, Dwight Howard, has been sued by a man named Stephen Harper for sexual assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. He claimed that he was forced into a threesome with another man dressed as a woman. Recent claims imply that Howard also had an intimate relationship with Masin Elije, an American author who identifies as transgender.
Who Is Masin Elije?
Masin Elije, born in 1995, is an American author who wrote the famous book “Industry Hoe.” The book is about a woman who leaves her lover behind for an ambitious career.
Elije recently revealed that he was threatened by Dwight Howard after dating the NBA player, and the latter wanted Elije to sign a non-disclosure agreement and accept money to stay quiet.
Soon enough, Elije filed a lawsuit in 2019 against Howard, but the NBA superstar denied the allegations, claiming that he had never met that person in his life.
In fact, he even opened up about his sexuality and confirmed that he is not gay in an interview. Here’s what he said,
“Why would somebody whom I never met or had any contact with make up a whole story about me? I saw all the hate, the pure hate, from people that I’ve never met before, just piled up everywhere I went. I’m not gay.”
Explained: Stephen Harper’s Lawsuit on Dwight Howard
As if Elije’s allegations weren’t enough to put Howard in the spotlight, another lawsuit was filed against him this year by an individual named Stephen Harper.
According to reports, Harper accused Howard of multiple crimes, including sexual assault, battery (any form of non-consensual act), and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
The supposed incident occurred in July 2021, when Harper came in contact with Howard, and they eventually exchanged explicit messages, leading to a personal meeting.
Allegedly, Howard invited Harper to his place in order to have sexual intercourse, but things took a drastic turn when another man dressed as a woman named “Kitty” appeared out of nowhere.
Despite not consenting to a threesome, Harper was forcibly convinced by Howard, and soon the three were involved in a sexual encounter where the NBA star allegedly said he was “going to do whatever he wants” and “going to like it.”
Harper further noted in the lawsuit that he said no to a threesome, but once Howard didn’t take it for an answer, he feared for his life and eventually accepted their sexual advances.
Following their threesome, Howard reportedly forced Harper to hitch a ride with Kitty, leaving Harper extremely violated and humiliated.
So far, Dwight Howard has not commented on the allegations made by Stephen Harper, but we await further developments in the situation and see how it unfolds.
How Did Fans React to Dwight Howard’s Allegations?
Even though this wasn’t his first lawsuit, given how he was previously involved with Masin Elije, fans are showing mixed reactions, with some claiming that Howard is innocent while some comments are filled with disgust.
Here are some notable reactions from the users of X (formerly known as Twitter):
So, what do you think about allegations made against Dwight Howard? Do you believe he is innocent?
