In a surprising turn of events, Darcy Adanna Esemonu, the woman who accused former major league pitcher Trevor Bauer of sexual assault, has been indicted by a grand jury in Arizona on felony charges of fraudulent schemes and theft by extortion. The indictment, dated March 19 and filed in the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County, alleges that Esemonu obtained a benefit from Bauer through fraudulent means and sought to obtain property or services by threatening to expose a secret or an asserted fact involving another individual. It is important to note that this individual is not associated with Bauer, as confirmed by his attorney.
Esemonu had previously filed a civil lawsuit against Bauer in 2023, claiming that he sexually assaulted her in 2020, resulting in an “unplanned pregnancy.” Bauer, on the other hand, described the encounter as consensual and accused Esemonu of attempting to harass and extort money from him. According to Bauer, Esemonu demanded $3.6 million from him and falsely claimed that he forced her to have an abortion. When he refused to pay her demands, Esemonu allegedly fabricated a sexual assault claim and filed a civil suit against him.
Esemonu reported the alleged incident to the Scottsdale Police Department in December 2022, a week after filing the lawsuit against Bauer. During the investigation, Esemonu initially claimed to have had a miscarriage but later referred to it as an abortion. The medical records she provided did not conclusively prove whether she was pregnant or not. In January 2023, one of Bauer’s attorneys filed a criminal complaint accusing Esemonu of “theft by extortion,” alleging that she demanded financial compensation for a false pregnancy and abortion.
The legal troubles surrounding Bauer have had a significant impact on his career. The Los Angeles Dodgers cut ties with him in January 2023 after he received a suspension due to sexual assault allegations made by multiple women. Bauer has consistently denied these allegations and has maintained his innocence throughout the legal proceedings.
The recent indictment of Darcy Adanna Esemonu sheds new light on the complex legal battle between her and Trevor Bauer. The allegations of fraud, extortion, and fabrication of a sexual assault claim have raised questions about the nature of their relationship and the validity of the accusations. As the case continues to unfold, it is crucial to approach the situation with caution and await further developments before making any definitive judgments.