The attorney for a Las Vegas woman in a dismissed rape claim against Cristiano Ronaldo has been ordered to pay the soccer superstar $334,637.50 in legal fees.
Leslie Stovall represented Kathryn Mayorga in the case. Mayorga, who waived her right to anonymity, claimed she was raped by the Portuguese national in his penthouse at the Palms Casino Resort in 2009.
But her complaint was dismissed in June last year after US District Judge Jennifer Dorsey determined Stovall had based the case on leaked, stolen records.
These were confidential and privileged conversations between Ronaldo and his lawyer that should not have been admitted as prosecution evidence, Dorsey wrote.
By relying on the documents, Stovall acted in bad faith, which “harmed Ronaldo,” and “lost Mayorga her opportunity to pursue the case,” Dorsey added.
Leslie Stovall represented Kathryn Mayorga in the case. Mayorga, who waived her right to anonymity, claimed she was raped by the Portuguese national in his penthouse at the Palms Casino Resort in 2009.
But her complaint was dismissed in June last year after US District Judge Jennifer Dorsey determined Stovall had based the case on leaked, stolen records.
These were confidential and privileged conversations between Ronaldo and his lawyer that should not have been admitted as prosecution evidence, Dorsey wrote.
By relying on the documents, Stovall acted in bad faith, which “harmed Ronaldo,” and “lost Mayorga her opportunity to pursue the case,” Dorsey added.