Overview

• The civil lawsuit, filed on May 21, 2025, accuses Jake Retzlaff of sexually assaulting a woman at his Provo home in November 2023.
• The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe A.G., alleges that Retzlaff raped, strangled, and bit her during the encounter, causing physical injuries documented in a rape kit exam days later.
• The lawsuit claims Provo police discouraged the woman from pursuing action, stating that 'sexual assault victims never get justice.'
• Retzlaff’s attorney, Mark Baute, has declared his client 'factually innocent,' and Retzlaff has not been criminally charged.
• BYU has acknowledged the lawsuit, affirmed compliance with Title IX protocols, and declined further comment due to privacy laws.