Former Oakland Raiders quarterback, now the Las Vegas Raiders, and 2007 No. 1 overall pick JaMarcus Russell is facing a lawsuit. Russell reportedly took money that was meant for the football program at Williamson High School, his alma mater.Read More: Raiders Chose First-Round Pick Based on a Coin Flip, According to RookieAccording to WKRG, Rusell accepted a $74,000 check from Chris Knowles, a local business owner, as a donation to the football program.
Russell that he is not permitted to be around the football program or on school campus,' the school district said.A lawsuit was filed in March 2023 stating that the money was 'lent' to Russell by the credit union upon his request. In November 2023, Russell filed a counterclaim against Knowles for stopping payment on the check. The 38-year-old admitted to depositing the money but claimed no wrongdoing. A trial is set to begin in October.
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