Lawsuit filed against Texas Tech basketball's Pop Isaacs claims player bragged about sex

The Avalanche-Journal has obtained court documents which reveal new details about a civil lawsuit filed Friday against Texas Tech basketball player Pop Isaacs.

Isaacs, identified in the suit by the legal name Richard, is accused of "sexual abuse towards a minor" during the Red Raiders' trip to the Bahamas for the Battle 4 Atlantis in November. ESPN first reported the lawsuit on Friday afternoon and the A-J obtained a copy Monday morning.

The 10-page suit — which was filed under pseudonyms in the 237th District Court of Lubbock County — seeks $1 million in monetary relief for damages, which include physical pain and suffering, physical impairment, reasonable and necessary medical expenses, mental anguish and exemplary damages.

John and Jane Doe, who are listed as the next friends of Janie Doe, filed the suit. They are the father and mother of the alleged victim, who is listed as 17 years old and a high school junior.

The suit lists two counts under the "Causes of Action" section: sexual assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

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The evening in question

Texas Tech played three games in the Bahamas, winning its final two — victories over Northern Iowa and then Michigan on Nov. 24.

According to the suit, on the the evening of the 24th, John and Jane Doe took Janie and Amy (all pseudonyms), a friend of Janie's, to dinner where they sat next to a few of the basketball players. Amy, 16, began conversing with another Texas Tech player — who the A-J will refer to as "Teammate" since they are not listed as a defendant or accused of wrongdoing in the suit.

Isaacs, the teammate and "a known supporter of the team ("Booster") were playing blackjack at the same" table in the casino where several players were.

"Mr. Doe observed Booster repeatedly buying alcoholic drinks for Defendant Isaacs and (Teammate)," the suit states.

Janie became intoxicated after having several alcoholic drinks. The suit does not say who purchased the drinks for Janie. The legal drinking age in the Bahamas is 18.

After 1 a.m. on Nov. 25, the teammate invited Amy and Janie to his hotel room via text. Upon their arrival, Isaacs was also in the room.

Isaacs, according to the suit, typed a message on his phone suggesting he and Janie go to his room "and let Amy and (Teammate) chill alone."

"Once inside Defendant Isaac's (sic) hotel room, he began having sexual intercourse with Janie," the document reads. "Janie does not recall how her panties were removed. Janie did not consent to have sexual intercourse with Defendant Isaacs. Janie did not ask to have sexual intercourse with Defendant Isaacs. Janie did not agree to have sexual intercourse with Defendant Isaacs.

"Janie did not comply with Defendant Isaacs have (sic) sexual intercourse with her and attempted to fight him off."

Janie and Isaacs, now dressed, met the teammate at the elevator. According to the lawsuit, Janie asked where her friend Amy was, to which the teammate replied, "She'll be out in ten minutes. I don't want to catch a case." Isaacs then allegedly stated, "Man, why didn't I think of that."

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The aftermath

In the weeks that followed the alleged incident, "Janie told no one of the sexual assault." The suit claims Isaacs told other teammates, as well as female Texas Tech athletes, "that he had sexual intercourse with Janie."

Janie received word on Dec. 13 that Isaacs "was bragging about having sexual intercourse with her." She then told her parents she was raped by Isaacs.

Mr. Doe contacted Texas Tech head coach Grant McCasland about the allegations on Dec. 14, two days before the Red Raiders played Vanderbilt at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

"As a result of Defendant Isaacs bragging to other student-athletes about having sexual intercourse with Janie, and Janie learning of what Defendant Isaacs has said, she has suffered severe emotional distress," the petition states.

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Where things stand

The Texas Tech athletics department sent out a statement Friday night in response to the lawsuit becoming public.

Much of the statement outlines Tech's process, which included reporting the allegations to the university's Title IX Office, which "promptly" commenced its own investigation.

"Athletics reached out to the Title IX Office on two occasions," the statement reads, "and was informed both times that based upon the information, Pop Isaacs remains in good standing, and there is no reason to withhold him from University activities, including basketball competition. The Title IX Office will continue to follow its process until it is completed, regardless of the civil lawsuit."

On Saturday, the day after the suit became public, Isaacs scored a game-high 21 points in Texas Tech's 78-67 win over 20th-ranked Texas in the Moody Center at Austin. Following the game, McCasland was asked about the decision to play Isaacs.

"I appreciate the question," McCasland said, "and the statement that was made by the University is one that I'm gonna stand by and we're committed to that."

Texas Tech is scheduled to host Oklahoma State at 7 p.m. Tuesday at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock.

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