NBA Star's Nephew in Rape Lawsuit: James Harden's Security on the Hot Seat

BOMBSHELL LAWSUIT ROCKS NBA STAR JAMES HARDEN'S WORLD: EX-BOYFRIEND OF KHLOE KARDASHIAN ACCUSED OF NEGLIGENCE AFTER NIECE'S NUDE PARTY

In a shocking turn of events, Los Angeles Clippers superstar James Harden has been slapped with a bombshell lawsuit by Texas real estate agent Marisa Watley, who claims she was sexually assaulted by his nephew, Justice Armani Blackburn, at a New Year's Eve party at Harden's luxurious mansion in Harris County, Texas.

The lawsuit alleges that Watley, 40, was raped by Blackburn after attending the party and losing consciousness. The complaint also claims that Harden's security team was aware of several women being passed out from intoxication at the party and failed to protect Watley, leading to the alleged assault.

According to thescholarlynote.com, Watley's lawsuit accuses Harden of negligence, claiming that his security team deliberately delayed and prevented her rescue from the property. The complaint alleges that Watley was in a vulnerable condition after drinking with Blackburn, who had offered her a bottle of liquor, and that she only remembers waking up face-down on a bed with Blackburn having sex with her.

Watley claims that she repeatedly said "no" to Blackburn's advances, but he ignored her objections. She also alleges that one of Harden's security guards entered the room shortly after and ordered her to leave the mansion, before kicking her out without allowing her to find her phone.

The lawsuit further alleges that Watley was left stranded at the property with no way to communicate or escape, and that she only managed to flee after one of her friends found her iPhone and used it to contact Elaina, her sister. The complaint claims that Harden's security team had been aware that Blackburn had engaged in criminal conduct towards others on the night in question.

The allegations are just the latest scandal to rock the NBA star's world. Harden, who has an estimated net worth of $200 million, has been a high-profile figure in Los Angeles and beyond, thanks to his successful basketball career and his relationship with reality TV star Khloe Kardashian. However, this latest lawsuit is sure to cast a shadow over his reputation.

A NIGHT TO REMEMBER (OR NOT)

According to the lawsuit, Watley had attended the party at Polekatz nightclub with two friends, where they became aware of Harden's presence in the VIP section. After leaving the club and learning about an after-party at Harden's house, Watley and her friends decided to join the festivities.

The trio arrived at Harden's property around 3:30 am, where they were greeted by a security guard who checked their identification before allowing them into the "studio" area of the mansion. Watley claims that Blackburn approached the three women at some point in the early morning, although she initially didn't know he was Harden's nephew.

After introducing himself and offering the trio a drink from his bottle of liquor, Blackburn allegedly asked Watley to join him somewhere urgently. She recalls saying "no" repeatedly, but her memory becomes hazy after that. The next thing she remembers is being shocked into consciousness while lying face-down on a bed with a man behind her having aggressive sex with her.

A FIGHT FOR JUSTICE

Watley claims that she only managed to escape the mansion after one of her friends found her iPhone and used it to contact Elaina, her sister. The complaint alleges that Watley's sister contacted a friend who was able to speak with Harden's sister Arnique, and through this mutual friend, threatened to call the police if Watley wasn't found.

Harden's security team allegedly kicked Watley out of the mansion shortly after. The lawsuit seeks "economic, compensatory, and punitive damages" for Watley's alleged assault.

As the news of the lawsuit spreads, fans are left wondering what really happened at Harden's party that fateful night. One thing is certain: this scandal is sure to cast a shadow over the NBA star's reputation and leave him facing a long and difficult road ahead.