Rachelle Washington

Rachelle Washington of Ft. Lauderdale has received a restraining order against New England Patriots receiver Randy Moss, alleging Moss beat her and then kept her from getting medical treatment in January of 2008. Washington claims to have had an intimate, 11-year relationship with Moss. In February 2008, she dropped all charges and the restraining order against Moss.

1. Age at time of conflict: 35
2. Moss has denied the claims and urged fans to reserve judgment

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• The Boston Globe: Domestic violence case vs. Patriots' Moss is closed (March 12, 2008)
  • "The woman who obtained a restraining order in a domestic violence case against Patriots receiver Randy Moss had the order dissolved and the case closed yesterday, saying through her lawyer that there was no malicious intent."
• ABC News: Restraining Order Against Moss Dropped (March 11, 2008)
  • "Rachelle Washington, 35, filed papers March 3 with the Broward County Circuit Court clerk's office requesting that the order be dissolved and the case closed."

• The Boston Globe: "By mutual agreement, Moss case gets continued" (January 29, 2008)
• Boston Herald: Money woes haunt Moss pal (January 19, 2008)
  • "The mysterious Florida woman Patriots superstar receiver Randy Moss alleges threatened to go public with what he claims are bogus abuse charges unless he gave her $500,000 has a history of financial desperation, the Herald has learned. Three separate landlords have attempted to kick Rachelle Washington, 35, to the curb over non-payment of rent - as recently as last month..."

• StarTribune.com: "Moss' accuser defends herself as battery victim..." (January 18, 2008)
  • "'Ms. Washington has been unfairly characterized as someone simply seeking financial gain. In fact, it was Mr. Moss' representatives who first contacted our office to offer a 'six figure' settlement with hopes of not having this incident become public record.'"

• National Post: Moss' accuser responds to denials (January 18, 2008)
  • "'For the past 11 years, Ms. Washington has cared deeply for Mr. Moss and has been there for him throughout all of his trials and tribulations. However, she refuses to be further disrespected by him,' the statement said. 'It has never been her intention to hurt Mr. Moss in any way. However, she has suffered mental and physical harm as a result of his actions. She simply wants him to take responsibility for what he has done. As a battery victim, she has shown great strength throughout this entire ordeal.'"

• Hartford Courant: For Now, Moss Is Guilty Of Being Famous (January 17, 2008)
• The New York Times: "Moss Denies Injuring a Woman He Knows" (January 17, 2008)
  • Moss statement: "It was an accident. Whatever happened, it was an accident...This young lady, by no means, is hurt. I didn't hurt her. In my entire life of living, 30 years, I have never put my hand on one woman, physically or in an angry manner."

• BostonHerald.com: "Pats' Moss hit with restraining order" (January 16, 2008)
• Boston.com: Excerpts from Randy Moss Interview (January 16, 2008)

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• SOX & Dawgs: Moss Restraining Order To Be Dissolved (March 11, 2008)

• Sporting News: Florida case might cost Moss more than he thinks (January 18, 2008)

• BlogCritics Magazine: Nobody Can Stop Randy Moss Except Rachelle Washington (January 17, 2008)

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