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Ben McLemore issued a statement on rape allegations, claiming that he's not accused of using physical force to rape someone. He also added that "the truth will come out."

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Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Ben McLemore issued a statement on rape allegations.

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"I am not accused of using physical force to rape someone," Shams Charania from The Athletic quotes McLemore. "Rather, I am accused of engaging in sexual activity with someone who now claims she did not consent. I did not rape this woman. I am not sexually abusive. I have never pursued a sexual relationship when I understood the woman was not interested in me and acting willingly."

The 31-year-old also added that he believes that all charges will be dropped.

"My attorneys and I cooperated fully with the investigation I met every request they made of me, immediately and professionally. The truth will come to light. I am confident we will prevail, and my name will be cleared. Thank you all for your support. I appreciate all of you and am confident this will turn out as it should," he added.

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According to KGW 8, McLemore has been accused of first-degree rape,first-degree unlawful sexual penetration and second-degree sexual abuse.

He was taken to the Clackamas County Jail in Oregon on Tuesday with an outstanding warrant and will be summoned to the county's circuit court on Wednesday afternoon local time.

He has since paid a $50,000 bail to be released. The next hearing is scheduled for July 1st.

McLemore played in the NBA between 2013 and 2022. He was selected 7th in the 2013 NBA Draft and has appeared in teams such as the Sacramento Kings and the Portland Trail Blazers.

He then played in Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin in the Chinese Basketball Association before moving to AEK Athens and then to Rio Breogan. His last appearance with the Spanish team was on April 6 against Zunder Palencia in the Liga Endesa.

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