Linda McMahon Accused of WWE Abuse

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Linda McMahon, Trump’s Education pick, was sued for allegedly enabling sexual abuse of children | CNN Business

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Linda McMahon is the former CEO of the WWE , which she co-founded with her husband, Vince .

A recent lawsuit alleges she knowingly enabled the sexual exploitation of children by a WWE employee as early as the 1980s .

The suit alleges McMahon , her husband and WWE allowed employee Melvin Phillips Jr. to use his position as ringside announcer to sexually exploit children.

Both Linda and Vince McMahon were aware of Phillips ’ abuse, the lawsuit alleges.

Vince McMahon is a subject in a federal criminal investigation and a separate lawsuit in Connecticut .

A criminal investigation around McMahon also exists in New York , though it doesn't carry legal risk for Linda McMahon .

Vince McMahon paid a multimillion-dollar settlement to a former employee who accused him of rape.

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