Artemi Panarin and MSG reached financial settlements with a female employee following allegations of sexual assault by Panarin in December 2023. The employee claimed Panarin insisted she come to his hotel room after taking her phone, and she alleged he later pinned her down. Both parties agreed to non-disclosure terms, and the woman left MSG. The NHL stated that an independent investigation was carried out, but did not clarify any consequences for Panarin, who was later named the Rangers' MVP for the season despite controversy surrounding the settlements.
The matter has been resolved. The female employee reached agreements that included non-disclosure and no admission of wrongdoing clauses, leaving MSG.
Panarin allegedly pinned the woman to the bed during an incident in December 2023, asserting dominance after taking her phone.
The NHL noted that an independent investigation was conducted but did not comment on whether any disciplinary action was taken against Panarin.
Despite the severity of the allegations, Panarin was named the Rangers' MVP for the 2024-25 season, stirring controversy in response to the settlements.
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