Darcy Adanna Esemonu, who previously filed a lawsuit against former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer for sexual assault and battery, is now facing criminal fraud charges in Maricopa County, Arizona. The indictment alleges that Esemonu engaged in fraudulent schemes against Bauer and a second individual, obtaining benefits through deceitful means. Bauer’s attorney stated that Esemonu demanded $1.6 million from Bauer in exchange for an abortion, claiming she was pregnant. However, it is alleged that Esemonu was not actually pregnant at the time of the demand. Bauer paid Esemonu approximately $10,000 for medical expenses related to the pregnancy.
Bauer, a Cy Young Award winner, has not played professional baseball in the US since June 2021 when another woman accused him of sexual assault. While Bauer has never faced criminal charges, he was suspended by Major League Baseball in 2022 for violating the league’s joint domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy. Although he was reinstated in December 2022, the Dodgers cut him from the team in January 2023. Esemonu filed a civil lawsuit against Bauer in June 2023, alleging multiple instances of assault, including sexual assault in December 2020. She claimed to have become pregnant, but Bauer reportedly told her he would not continue the relationship if she chose to keep the baby. Esemonu later miscarried.
Bauer countersued Esemonu, accusing her of fraud and extortion, and both lawsuits are still ongoing. In response to the indictment against Esemonu, Bauer released a video statement denying any nonconsensual sexual activity with her. He described the allegations against him as lies and an attempt to extort money from him. Bauer emphasized that there are no outstanding claims against him, ongoing investigations, or lawsuits, apart from Esemonu’s fraud indictment. The initial sexual assault accusation against Bauer was made by Lindsey Hill in 2021, but prosecutors declined to file charges. Bauer filed a defamation lawsuit against Hill, stating that they had engaged in consensual rough sex. The defamation case and a counterclaim from Hill were settled out of court, with no monetary exchange between the parties.
Overall, the situation involving Trevor Bauer and Darcy Adanna Esemonu continues to be complex and contentious, with legal battles ongoing between the two parties. Bauer denies any wrongdoing and maintains his innocence, while Esemonu faces criminal fraud charges in addition to her civil lawsuit against Bauer. The outcome of these legal proceedings will likely have significant implications for both individuals and their respective reputations. It remains to be seen how the legal system will ultimately resolve the allegations and disputes between Bauer and Esemonu.
