Cuba Gooding Jr: Jerry Maguire star faces civil trial for allegedly raping woman a decade ago

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A lawsuit seeking $6m (£4.8m) in damages claims the Oscar-winning actor allegedly raped a woman at a Manhattan hotel room. His lawyers say they had consensual sex - with jurors due to be selected on Tuesday to try the civil case

The civil trial of Hollywood actor Cuba Gooding Jr for allegedly raping a woman at a New York City hotel a decade ago is set to begin on Tuesday.

However, the 55-year-old actor maintains the encounter was consensual after they met at a nearby restaurant.The woman has so far proceeded anonymously but has been told she must reveal her name at the trial, which is due to begin with jury selection at Manhattan federal court.

 

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