Ben Roethlisberger Pummeled With Sex Assault Claims

Ben Roethlisberger, pictured with Canadian actress Missy Peregrym, clearly respects females' bodies. Photo credit INFDaily.com.

Accuser claims restroom assault; Ben's agent questions her motive.

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger found himself in some heat at the end of the week, after a 20-year-old female accused Roethlisberger of sexual assault in a Georgia bathroom.

Roethlisberger was in Milledgeville, Georgia with some teammates Thursday night when he and his friends were seen huddled with some females, apparently at a club called the Velvet Elvis. The group moved on to a club called The Brick at one point, and at another time to Capital City nightclub, where the young woman claims Roethlisberger attacked her in a public restroom. (One account has Roethlisberger buying round after round of drinks for his friends and the females with them. It's not clear what Roethlisberger and his bunch were in the area for, besides partying.)

Specifics of the allegation aren't clear, and Roethlisberger's agent, Ryan Tollner, released a statement Friday afternoon saying, "Last night, Ben and his friends met a group of women and everyone mingled together throughout the evening ... We have spoken to law enforcement. Based on information currently available, an allegation was made against Ben, which appeared to be dismissed after a preliminary investigation last night. Obviously, given the prior accusation against Ben, we are skeptical of motive, but we will continue to cooperate with everyone involved."

One young woman was photographed next to Roethlisberger (who has clearly gained weight in his off-season) in a personal photo Thursday night. It's not clear whether this young woman is the alleged victim, but she's pictured in a casual plaid button-down and blonde hair.

This is approximately the third time Roethlisberger has been accused of sexual assault. Stay with LimeLife for the big updates. Plus, if Roethlisberger's fumble makes you hungry for more sports scoop, read up on Elin Nordegren's decision to finally move back home with Tiger Woods.