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A Lawsuit Is Forthcoming in the Latest Jahlil Okafor Fight
By Kyle Scott
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We know the man was knocked out cold during the melee at Storyville nightclub last week — but it was unclear from the footage if Okafor was his assailant.
But the victim’s attorney tells TMZ Sports they’re POSITIVE it was Okafor — and he needed 10 stitches to close the gash on his eye after Jahlil knocked him out.
Newton says a lawsuit is now on table — though they have NOT filed any paperwork yet.
“We’re always interested in resolving any matter prior to ligation,” Newton tells us …. “Should we be unable to reach an agreement [with Jahlil], civil litigation is the only available option.”
I don’t want to get into victim blaming here, because this guy was genuinely hurt…
… but this reeks of a shakedown. It’s totally unclear if Okafor connected on this punch…
… or any others, but what is clear is that Okafor was undoubtedly the richest person in the fracas and therefore the most susceptible to civil complaints.
But, you know what could tell us who delivered the big blow? This security camera:
Most Sixers game film I’ve broken down in years.
Kyle Scott is the founder and editor of CrossingBroad.com. He has written for CBS Philly and Philly Voice, and been a panelist or contributor on NBC Sports Philly, FOX 29 and SNY TV, as well as a recurring guest on 97.5 The Fanatic, 94 WIP, 106.7 The Fan and other stations. He has more than 10 years experience running digital media properties and in online advertising and marketing.