Janel Grant Raises Safety Concerns, Urges Restrictions on NDAs in Workplace Misconduct Cases

Janel Grant, the former WWE employee who filed a lawsuit alleging sex trafficking and misconduct against Vince McMahon and others, recently addressed the Connecticut Labor and Public Employees Committee, raising concerns about her personal safety and advocating for legislation restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace misconduct.

Lawsuit and Allegations

In January 2024, Janel Grant filed a federal lawsuit in Connecticut against WWE, Vince McMahon and John Laurinaitis. The complaint detailed allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking against McMahon during her employment with the company from 2019 to 2022 [1].

Testimony Before Connecticut Labor Committee

On March 2, 2026, Grant appeared before the Connecticut Labor and Public Employees Committee alongside her attorney, Erica Nolan. They urged lawmakers to support legislation that would limit the use of NDAs that prevent individuals from publicly discussing experiences of misconduct [2].

Safety Concerns and Police Report

Grant revealed that she recently filed a police report due to concerns about online behavior that she perceived as potentially threatening. According to Grant, law enforcement contacted WWE as part of their investigation, but the company did not respond. “This past week alone, I filed a police report because I noticed some intimidation tactics online playing out that were potentially going to pose a threat and jeopardize my safety in some way that I could not ignore. I called the police. They took a report. The officer reached out to WWE and to the state. When I got the report yesterday, WWE did not return the police officer’s phone call,” Grant stated.

Impact of NDAs on Victims

Erica Nolan, Grant’s attorney, emphasized the broader implications of NDAs, arguing that they often serve to protect employers rather than employees. “For someone bound by an NDA, intimidation does not have to be loud or obvious – it can be as simple as a letter from a lawyer reminding a victim of what they signed. In Ms. Grant’s case, however, the intimidation has been both loud and obvious. She has faced public retaliation, exposure of her personal information, witness intimidation, and even public mockery on national television of what she experienced,” Nolan explained. She further stated that the proposed legislation aims to protect workers in Connecticut, not to punish businesses.

Ongoing Legal Proceedings

Grant’s legal case against WWE, McMahon, and Laurinaitis is currently progressing through the court system [4]. Grant previously spoke publicly about the NDA she signed with McMahon, stating it was a tool used to justify behavior and potentially expose her to further exploitation [3].