Janel Grant Speaks on NDAs in WWE Lawsuit

Janel Grant, a key figure in a high-profile civil lawsuit against Vince McMahon and World Wrestling Entertainment, made a rare public appearance on February 19, 2026, at a news briefing in Hartford, Connecticut. Hosted by the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, the event gathered survivors, advocates, and state leaders to discuss the role of nondisclosure agreements in silencing victims of workplace misconduct and to urge reforms, including codifying the federal Prison Rape Elimination Act into state law.

In her 15-minute speech, Grant opened with a poignant reflection on the moment her life changed. "On June 15th of 2022, my life was rewritten into someone else's storyline. And I was globally outed in the Wall Street Journal," she said, referring to a report that first publicly identified her in connection with allegations against McMahon. The article detailed claims of sexual assault and trafficking, which form the basis of her ongoing lawsuit. Grant described the profound mental health consequences, including thoughts of self-harm and a sense of profound isolation. "That is the life-wrecking and the mental health impact of this particular NDA," she stated. She...