Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Ronaldo Asks US Court to Dismiss Rape Case or OK Mediation Associated Press LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - Cristiano Ronaldo's lawyers are asking a U.S. judge to dismiss a Nevada woman's lawsuit alleging the soccer star raped her in Las Vegas in 2009 or to order closed-door settlement talks. Attorneys representing Ronaldo's accuser, Kathryn Mayorga, didn't immediately respond Tuesday to messages seeking comment about Oct. 14 court filings in the case stemming from a 2010 confidentiality agreement and a $375,000 hush-money payment. Ronaldo's lawyer in Las Vegas, Peter Christiansen, declined comment. References Visible links Hidden links: 1. file://localhost/europe/soccer-star-cristiano-ronaldo-denies-rape-accusations-social-media .