Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault by a woman in Georgia, entertainment website TMZ reported Friday. Formal charges have yet to be filed.
The alleged incident reportedly occurred early Friday morning in a bathroom in Capital City, a club in Milledgeville, Georgia.
The alleged victim, who has already been interviewed by police, was treated at a local hospital and released, law enforcement sources told TMZ.
Roethlisberger's representatives denied the allegations.
"Last night, Ben and his friends met a group of women and everyone mingled together throughout the evening," Roethlisberger's agent, Ryan Tollner, told profootballtalk.com. "We have spoken to law enforcement. Based on information currently available, an allegation was made against Ben, which appeared to be dismissed after a preliminary investigation last night. Obviously, given the prior accusation against Ben, we are skeptical of motive, but we will continue to cooperate with everyone involved."
"He's been identified as being at the scene and there are allegations naming him as the perpetrator," Deputy Chief Richard Malone said.
According to sportsbybrooks.com, Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon was with Roethlisberger at the club.
A rep from the Steelers told FOXSports.com's Alex Marvez, "We are gathering information on the report and we will have no other comment at this time."
Roethlisberger owns a home on nearby Lake Oconee, which is located roughly 30 minutes north of downtown Milledgeville.
Roethlisberger is already being sued by a Reno, Nev. woman, Andrea McNulty, who claims the quarterback sexually assaulted her in 2008. Roethlisberger has denied those accusations and a criminal complaint was never filed. No physical evidence was ever collected, either. Roethlisberger has asked for counter-damages in that case.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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