Ben Roethlisberger Accused of Sexual Assault

Pittsburgh Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman from Nevada. Andrea McNulty is named as the plaintiff in a civil lawsuit filed in Washoe County, Nevada.

The QB's attorney confirmed the pending civil case. There have been no criminal charges or investigation.

The AP has a statement issued by Roethlisberger's lawyer:

"This weekend Andrea McNulty served Ben Roethlisberger with a civil complaint accusing him of sexually assaulting her in July 2008. Ben has never sexually assaulted anyone; especially Andrea McNulty. The timing of the lawsuit and the absence of a criminal complaint and a criminal investigation are the most compelling evidence of the absence of any criminal conduct. If an investigation is commenced, Ben will cooperate fully and Ben will be fully exonerated," Cornwell said."

Photo of Andrea McNulty courtesy of Lalate.com.