Drew Doughty accused of date rape

Updated: June 20, 2012, 9:29 AM ET
Associated Press

HERMOSA BEACH, Calif. -- Police are investigating date rape allegations against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty stemming from an encounter with a woman at a Southern California seaside bar.

Doughty
Doughty

Doughty's attorney Craig Renetzky confirmed Tuesday that Hermosa Beach police were investigating the woman's sexual assault allegations against Doughty, and said the District Attorney's office is expected to decide this week whether to file charges. He would give no further details.

Phone and email messages left for a police spokesman were not immediately returned.

Doughty is among the Kings' highest-paid players after signing a new contract earlier in the season. The 22-year-old had two goals and four assists during the team's recent victory over the New Jersey Devils in the Stanley Cup finals.


Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press

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