Gareon Conley’s Lawyer: “Consensual sexual event” but “NOT intercourse”

Kevin Spellacy, the lawyer of Oakland Raiders first round pick Gareon Conley, has clarified recent remarks to reiterate his client’s innocence.

The lawyer of Oakland Raiders first round pick Gareon Conley has issued a statement on behalf of his client, further insisting his innocence.

Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Conley’s lawyer, Kevin Spellacy, sent the following text to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network:

"“When I referenced a ‘consensual sexual event,’ I was NOT referring to intercourse. That did NOT happen.”"

Previously, a statement from Spellacy had led some to believe that Conley and the accuser had consensual sex, which would have been a change from their original story. But the texts from the lawyer reiterate otherwise.

Conley has submitted a DNA sample for testing and provided a voluntary statement to Cleeland Police. The woman has had a rape kit administered. It could be six to eight weeks before there is any resolution. The case will be reviewed by a county prosecutor.

"Spellacy also told Rapoport that “Nothing that Gareon has said has been inconsistent.”"

There is surveillance video of Conley and the woman from earlier in the evening, which disputes her original story that Conley and her first met in an elevator. Which is when she claims Conley propositioned her to participate in a foursome.

Shortly following the draft, this is the original statement issued by Conley. Per NFL.com:

"“The allegations against me concerning the night of April 8/9 that have recently been reported in multiple media outlets are completely false. I did not commit a crime and have not been charged with a crime.I pride myself on doing things the right way on and off the field. The things being said about me and what happened that night are not true and don’t fit my character at all. I realize that I put myself in the situation and I could have used better judgement. However, I have worked tirelessly to put myself in position to have the honor of being an NFL draft pick and these untrue allegations are putting a huge cloud over my name and the NFL draft.These allegations appear to be an attempt to ruin this once in a lifetime experience for me and my family. There were several witnesses, including another female, who were present the entire time and have given statements that give an accurate account of what took place. We also have video evidence that further discredit and disprove other versions of these events. I am upset but realize that I am powerless when false accusations are made and people try to convict you in the court of public opinion. It’s sad that your name can get dragged through the mud based upon untrue and malicious allegations alone.I am completely confident that as the facts actually come out my name will be cleared. I was excited about participating in Thursday’s draft but I have decided that it would be selfish for me to stay and be a distraction to the NFL, the other players, and their families who have worked just as hard as me to enjoy the experience so I will not be in attendance.I hope and look forward to the honor of being an NFL player and working to be the best representative, player, person, and teammate that I can be for the team and the community I will be in.”"

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Given the seriousness of the allegations, both sides deserve the benefit of the doubt until it can be proven what actually happened that evening.