In a shocking development, a woman has brought a lawsuit against former Miami Dolphins cornerback Xavien Howard, accusing him of distributing revenge porn. The lawsuit reveals disturbing allegations, including Howard sending sexually explicit images of her to her son. These developments have thrust Howard into the center of a major legal and ethical controversy.
The ordeal began when the woman, referred to as Jane Doe in court documents, ended her relationship with Howard, whom she dated in 2022. Following the breakup, Doe received a message on Instagram from another woman claiming she had been sent explicit videos of Howard engaging in sexual acts with Doe and others. The messenger alleged Howard shared these images as retaliation for her refusing his sexual advances.
The situation took an even darker turn with the latest court filings, reported by the Miami Herald. Legal representatives for Doe added a harrowing claim to the lawsuit, stating that Howard retaliated against one of the women for not agreeing to terminate a pregnancy by sending explicit content to her minor son. The legal team is seeking permission for the son to join the lawsuit against Howard, highlighting the severity of the alleged misconduct.
Adriana Alcalde, an attorney involved in the case, expressed her disgust to the Miami Herald, particularly over the involvement of a child. “This behavior is abhorrent, especially sending that to a child,” she stated.
Xavien Howard, 30, finds himself without a team after his release from the Miami Dolphins in March, following eight seasons with the franchise. Despite previous discussions about a possible return to the Dolphins, Howard has dismissed the idea, indicating that chapter of his career is firmly behind him.
As this legal case unfolds, the allegations against Howard cast a long shadow over his future in professional football and raise serious questions about his conduct away from the playing field.