Ex-Patriots Star Willie McGinest Sued Over Alleged Nightclub Assault

Willie McGinesthas been charged with two felonies following an incident at a restaurant.

The former football player is being accused of assault and battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence. The court docs obtained by The Blast lays out the events of the night, he supposedly attacked a man named Blake Adams at a Los Angeles nightclub called Delilah.

"At some point during the night of the alleged incident, McGinest walked past the plaintiff's table. Plaintiff, a football fan, recognized McGinest and attempted to engage in a friendly chat with McGinest by asking about the most recent USC Football game.”

The ex-patriot player didn’t take the random question or person asking it too kindly. “McGinest turned towards the plaintiff and angrily stated, “why the f*** are you talking to me!” and walked away.”

Things escalated further from there, according to the court filing. “Shortly thereafter, McGinest suddenly reappeared and approached the plaintiff from behind. Plaintiff was seated. McGinest leaned down and stated in the plaintiff's ear, “now what did you say bitch ass n****?”

Adams was no doubt surprised by the interaction. "Plaintiff was startled, afraid, and unaware of what was about to occur. He attempted to stand up to clarify he was just a fan trying to say hello, when McGinest suddenly, unprovoked, and without reason punched the plaintiff in the face."

It sounds like a hardcore interaction if that’s how it went down. Adams also claims in the court docs that McGinest’s friends jumped in. “McGinest and the other individuals repeatedly punched plaintiff to his face and body.”

Some bar patrons witnessed the incident last December ahead of Christmas. "Witnesses identified [McGinest] as being one of the individuals involved in the incident,” reported TMZ from a report from the Sheriff’s office.

There is also video footage that supposedly shows McGinest assaulting Adams, punching him “multiple times.”

The former athlete was accused of viciously attacking the bar patron with a nearby bottle.

“At one point, during the attack, McGinest grabbed a glass bottle from a nearby table and proceeded to strike the plaintiff multiple times in the face and head with the bottle.  As a result of the attack, the plaintiff suffered serious and permanent injury,” continued the report.

McGinest is “being charged by the Los Angeles County District Attorney in the Superior Court County of Los Angeles, with a special allegation of causing great bodily injury."

As for Adams, he is suing for general, compensatory, special, and consequential damages.” His lawyers have not disclosed the monetary value they are seeking, but, fellow bar patrons are also copping to witnessing McGinest assault Adams with a bottle.

McGinest on the other hand, has not denied any wrongdoing. Soon after the incident took place, he admitted he had a "lapse in judgment" on the night of the beating.” He went on to offer his “deepest apology” for that lapse.

He went on to express his upset in himself. "I am disappointed in myself, as I know this is an isolated incident and is not reflective of my faith, role as a father, life's body of work, or the role model I've worked hard to become