"Judge Denies Dwight Howard's Attempt to Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit"

A Georgia judge has declined to dismiss a lawsuit against former NBA star Dwight Howard, which alleges sexual assault and battery. The lawsuit was filed by Stephen Harper, who claims Howard assaulted him in 2021, and also includes allegations of intentional infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment. Howard's attorneys have denied the allegations, stating that the encounter was consensual. The case is still in the discovery phase, and no trial has been scheduled.