Cincinnati Bengals offensive lineman Orlando Brown Jr. is reportedly facing a lawsuit from his ex-girlfriend, Holly Means, who accuses him of civil theft following their breakup, according to TMZ.
TMZ obtained court documents filed by Holly, who claims that Orlando is refusing to return property that belongs to her. According to the outlet, Holly’s filing accuses the NFL star of acting out of “anger and spite” in withholding her belongings after the couple’s split.
The specifics of what property is allegedly being withheld, and the full details surrounding the breakup, have not been fully disclosed in the court documents obtained so far. However, the civil theft claim suggests Holly is seeking legal intervention to recover what she says is rightfully hers.
Orlando Brown Jr., a veteran offensive tackle who has played for multiple NFL franchises before landing with the Bengals, has not publicly responded to the allegations as of this report. It remains unclear whether his camp plans to contest the claims in court or attempt to resolve the matter outside of litigation.
Civil theft suits, unlike criminal theft charges, allow a private party to sue for the return of property or for damages when someone allegedly refuses to give back items that don’t belong to them. These cases often stem from messy personal breakups where shared living situations or commingled belongings create disputes over ownership once a relationship ends.
This isn’t the first time Brown Jr.’s personal life has made headlines, though details on his relationship with Holly Means prior to this filing remain limited. As the case moves forward, more information about the alleged property in question and the timeline of events may come to light.
TMZ, which first reported on the lawsuit, notes that the situation is still developing. Neither Brown Jr. nor his representatives have issued a statement addressing Holly’s allegations at this time.
Fans and followers of the Bengals star will likely be watching closely to see how the NFL lineman responds to the civil suit, and whether the dispute plays out in the public eye or gets settled privately.
