Jameis Winston's attorney on lawsuit: 'This stunt was expected'

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On Thursday, Jameis Winston's accuser, Erica Kinsman, filed a civil lawsuit alleging sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment and "intentional infliction of emotional distress arising out of forcible rape."

Friday morning, Winston's attorney David Cornwell released a statement regarding the lawsuit.

"This stunt was expected. Ms. Kinsman’s false accusations have already been exposed and rejected six times. This time will be no different. Mr. Winston welcomes the opportunity to clear his name with the truth.

"Mr. Winston is looking forward to the upcoming draft. He will not permit this ploy to distract him as he begins the journey of fulfilling his lifelong dream of being a championship quarterback in the National Football League."

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Kinsman filed the suit exactly two weeks before Winston is expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft. Her allegations stem from a December 2012 sexual encounter. Kinsman also has filed a Title IX lawsuit against Florida State that remains pending; the school has argued it should be dismissed.

Winston was not charged with a crime in connection with the rape allegations. A follow-up investigation by Florida State also found he did not violate the school's code of conduct. Winston has maintained his innocence throughout the process.

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Jordan Heck is a social media producer at Sporting News