Thu Apr 17 12:20:00 UTC 2025: **Rangers Star Panarin Settles Sexual Assault Allegation**
NEW YORK, NY – New York Rangers star winger Artemi Panarin and Madison Square Garden Sports (MSG Sports) have reached financial settlements with a former team employee who accused Panarin of sexual assault, according to a report by The Athletic. The woman, who left the Rangers in August 2024, alleged the assault occurred in December 2023 during a team road trip. Details of the alleged assault, which involved Panarin allegedly pinning the woman down on his hotel room bed, were reported.
Both Panarin and MSG Sports settled with the woman, with both parties signing non-disclosure agreements. The NHL stated that an independent investigation was conducted and the matter is considered closed. The woman initially did not report the incident to the Rangers, doing so only three months later after being investigated for providing a player with medication. She claims she felt unfairly treated during that investigation.
This is not the first time Panarin has faced assault accusations. In 2021, a Russian newspaper alleged he assaulted a woman in 2011, accusations the Rangers dismissed as an intimidation tactic.
While the settlements resolve the matter legally, the allegations raise serious concerns about the conduct of a prominent NHL player and the organization’s handling of the situation. Further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault remain undisclosed due to the non-disclosure agreements.
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