Buffalo's first-round draft pick, Maxwell Hairston, faces allegations of sexual misconduct.
In a recent development, Buffalo Bills' first-round draft pick Maxwell Hairston is embroiled in a civil lawsuit filed in Kentucky. The lawsuit, filed by Bryant Law Center and Meyers & Flowers, alleges that Hairston sexually assaulted a woman in 2021 while both were students at the University of Kentucky.
The Associated Press does not typically name alleged victims of sexual assault. However, the woman claims that Hairston entered her dorm room without invitation, ignored her refusal of sexual intercourse, forcibly removed her bottoms, and committed the assault. The plaintiff reported the incident to law enforcement and later transferred out of the university.
The Bills organization has declined to comment directly on the lawsuit. However, during the 2025 NFL Draft, Bills General Manager Brandon Beane stated that the team had thoroughly investigated the matter and was satisfied there was no evidence to support the accusations. Beane noted that the incident was fully investigated by the University of Kentucky, Hairston had volunteered for a polygraph test, and that everyone the team spoke to at Kentucky described Hairston as an "impeccable kid." The team felt comfortable selecting Hairston with the 30th overall pick based on their findings.
The current status of the allegation is that it remains unresolved within the civil court system, with the lawsuit seeking monetary damages. No criminal charges have been specified, and the focus remains on the civil claim and issues of consent and credibility.
Maxwell Hairston, a 21-year-old player from West Bloomfield, Michigan, played at the University of Kentucky from 2022 to 2024. He is now being given the opportunity to win a starting job at cornerback this season for the Bills. The team has been off since completing their mandatory practices in mid-June, with the Bills returning later this month for the start of training camp.
Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, the Bills have remained silent on the matter, referring to statements made by general manager Brandon Beane in April during the draft. Attempts to seek comment from Hairston's agents have been unsuccessful.
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- Despite the ongoing legal proceedings, the general news continues to follow the sexual assault allegation against Buffalo Bills' player Maxwell Hairston, with reports detailing the lawsuit filed against him in Kentucky.
- Amid the civil lawsuit, the crime-and-justice sphere focuses on the accusations made against Hairston, who denies the allegations, as the lawsuit seeks monetary damages and the incident remains unresolved within the court system.
- In sports news, Maxwell Hairston is preparing to play for the Bills this season, seeking a starting job at cornerback, while his NFL career is overshadowed by the allegations and ongoing legal proceedings.
