Judge Denies Janel Grant’s Early Discovery Request in Vince McMahon Trafficking Case

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Judge Sarah F. Russell denied Janel Grant's request for early discovery in her lawsuit against Vince McMahon and WWE, ruling that Grant had not demonstrated "good cause" to receive records or take depositions before McMahon and WWE file their expected motions to compel arbitration. However, the judge stated that Grant can renew the motion later when responding to the defense's formal arbitration request, and that she will reconsider whether limited discovery is warranted once the arbitration motions are filed. The ruling ends a seven-month lull in the case, with Russell ordering both sides to coordinate and schedule future deadlines for arbitration motions and oral arguments.