LA Lakers legend Byron Scott accused of sexually assaulting 15-year-old school girl 38 years ago

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Byron Scott has been accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old high school student in 1987 when he was 26 years old. Hayley Dylan, now 53, led a 20-page lawsuit accusing Scott of sexual battery, sexual assault, false imprisonment, and intentional iniction of emotional distress, seeking damages over $25,000 and a jury trial.The alleged incident occurred at Campbell Hall School in Los Angeles during a Lakers team video shoot.Dylan was taking summer math classes at the time when the NBA team was there to lm an instructional basketball video.Scott, now 64, initially attempted to keep his identity anonymous in the lawsuit by requesting the court to identify him only as 'John Doe' in an August 2024 ling, claiming insuficient evidence to support Dylan's allegations."Our client is devastated by this complaint, a basketball event that took place in 1987... Our client believed the plaintiff to be over 18 and had no idea she would claim otherwise until 35 years later," Scott's attorney, Linda Bauermeister, told Daily Mail."He respects girls and women, and the claims have blindsided him and his family ."The lawsuit details that when staff and parents were asked to leave the gym during filming, Scott reportedly pointed at Dylan and said "she can stay."After the filming concluded, Scott asked Dylan for a tour of the school's gym facilities. According to the complaint, Scott discovered an unmarked janitor's closet, tested the lock, and turned off the lights. He then "forcefully grabbed Hayley by the arm and pulled her inside the room" while she was "frightened and confused." The lawsuit alleges Scott began kissing her mouth, removed her shirt, and attempted to force her to perform oral sex. Dylan pleaded for him to stop and tried to turn her head away before he eventually allowed her to get dressed and leave.Following the alleged incident, Dylan found herself stranded at the school as staff and parents had already departed. Scott allegedly oered her a ride home while discouraging her from telling anyone about what happened.When Scott asked ateammate to take Dylan home instead, the teammate reportedly refused, saying, "F--k, no. I'm not putting that girl in my car." Dylan ultimately called her mother from a payphone to get picked up.Scott was married to his rst wife, Anita Scott, at the time of the alleged assault. They divorced in 2014 aer having three children together. He has been married to Cece Gutierrez since July 2020.The lawsuit also names Campbell Hall School as a defendant, accusing the institution of failing to protect Dylan from Scott. The complaint seeks damages for emotional trauma, lost earnings, and legal fees.Scott's basketball career included playing for the Lakers from 1983 to 1993 and returning to the team from 1996 to 1997, winning three NBA championships. He later served as the Lakers head coach from 2014 to 2016, compiling a 38-126record."In the years that followed Scott's sexual assault and battery, Hayley suered, and she continues to suer, severe psychological and emotional distress, as well as feelings of embarrassment, loss of self-esteem, shame, and humiliation," statesthe lawsuit.Dylan has chosen to publicly identify herself in the legal proceedings rather than remain anonymous. The case continues to develop as both parties prepare for potential court proceedings.