Former Cincinnati Reds great Pete Rose is suing the attorney whose investigative report got him a lifetime ban from baseball for gambling, alleging defamation by saying on the radio Rose raped young teen girls during spring training. Rose claims John Dowd damaged his reputation and endorsement deals during an interview on WCHE-AM in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The lawsuit states Dowd claimed Rose associate Michael Bertolini said he "ran young girls" to Rose during spring training, which Dowd called "statutory rape every time." Dowd has yet to comment on the lawsuit.
Pete Rose Sues John Dowd For Defamation
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