Former Buffalo Bills punter Matt Araiza’s family has been receiving death threats amid the rape allegations
According to TMZ Sports, Matt Araiza’s family has been receiving death threats after allegations were made that their son Matt reportedly gang raped a female at a house party last year.
The family claims they have received “horrific threats of violence and death”.
Araiza’s Mother and Father told KUSI in San Diego that they have all been canceled following the civil lawsuit filed.
“There has been war waged on our son,” the statement, which was attributed to “Mr. and Mrs. Araiza,” read. “He has been tried and convicted in the media based on information released solely from the alleged victim and her attorney, much of it through social media.”
“People have taken his information as factual, when it is not.”
Araiza quickly denied the allegations, but he was cut by the team because they said it was bigger than football, and they didn’t want to ruin their culture.
The parents claim Matt is being extorted, and discriminated against.
“[Matt] has been extorted, discriminated against, harassed and the subject of multiple and continuous threats of violence and death.”
“Salacious rumors grew as fact,” they continued. “There are multiple witness reports to deny the claims that are made against him. The legal system is designed to find the facts and make decisions. They should be allowed to do that.”
If Araiza is found guilty he could spend time in jail, but if he is found not guilty he could have a lawsuit on his hands. Many will be paying attention to the case, and to see if the police department move forward with charges.
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