Zion Williamson and adult movie star Moriah Mills has taken another twist, with Mills’ attempt to sue Williamson facing an insurmountable hurdle. Towards the end of May 2025, Mills hired high-profile lawyer Tony Buzbee, only for him to reject her case on June 3, 2025. This, along with an individual lawsuit against Williamson, has kept the scandal in the limelight, questioning truth, accountability, and the handling of accusers in high-profile situations. This article explores the timeline, court maneuvers, and implications behind this drama unfolding.
34-year-old adult film star and self-proclaimed hip-hop musician Moriah Mills said that between 2018 and 2023, she had been romantically involved with Zion Williamson, the 24-year-old New Orleans forward. According to a report from June 14, 2023, Mills alleged that their relationship began as a “sneaky link” but evolved into love, with Williamson providing financial support through wire transfers and promises to cover her rent. She claimed they signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) under a fake name, a practice she said is common among NBA players.
The controversy erupted in June 2023 when Williamson announced he was expecting a daughter, due November 13, 2023, with social media influencer Ahkeema. Mills, who claimed she was intimate with Williamson days before the announcement, took to X to express her heartbreak, calling the baby news a “deal breaker.” She posted screenshots of alleged wire transfers and interactions with Williamson, accusing him of infidelity and even labeling him a “sex addict”. Her posts escalated when she threatened to release explicit videos, leading to her X account suspension for potentially violating Louisiana’s revenge porn law, which prohibits nonconsensual disclosure of private images with intent to harass, carrying penalties of up to two years in jail and a $10,000 fine.
Mills also made serious allegations, claiming Williamson was abusive and a “woman beater”. However, outlets like Sportskeeda noted that Mills failed to provide concrete proof of ever meeting Williamson, casting doubt on her claims.
In late May 2025, Mills contacted Tony Buzbee, a prominent Texas attorney known for representing accusers in high-profile cases against figures like Deshaun Watson, Jay-Z, and Diddy. Potentially related to emotional distress or other grievances stemming from their alleged relationship. Buzbee initially evaluated her claims but, on June 3, 2025, announced he would not represent her. He stated,
“After review, we declined to take her case. We can’t comment about the details or merits of her claims. As you know, we are contacted by numerous people across the United States daily with grievances. We can’t help them all”
Buzbee’s decision may reflect the lack of substantiating evidence or a strategic choice given his firm’s extensive caseload, which recently included a $640 million jury verdict in a separate case. The rejection leaves Mills’ legal ambitions uncertain, as she has not yet filed a lawsuit or secured alternative representation.
Z Williamson, the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft and a star under a five-year, $193 million contract with the Pelicans, faces separate civil lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. A woman identified as Jane Doe accuses him of rape, assault, kidnapping, and other abuses from 2018 to 2023, during his time as a college freshman at Duke and his early NBA career.
Williamson’s legal team has denied these allegations, labeling them “false and reckless” and suggesting they are financially motivated . This lawsuit, filed just days before Mills’ outreach to Buzbee, adds significant complexity to Williamson’s legal and public challenges.
