Zion Williamson, along with mother and stepfather, sued over a loan

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The news never seems to stop when it comes to New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson.

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23-year-old, his mother, and stepfather face a lawsuit for allegedly not repaying $1.8 million of a $2 million loan from a tech company.

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In a filing, Ankr PBC says that it made a loan to Williamson and his family back in September 2021.

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Tech company pursued marketing relationship with the player using blockchain-related technologies in finance and data storage.

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The company helped Williamson with community events and provided him with a personal chef according to the lawsuit.

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It also states that Williamson's stepfather, Lee Anderson, demanded $150,000 up-front, with Ankr asking it be paid back by August 2022.

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However, after allegedly asking for an extension, Ankr says a $25,000 check from Anderson then bounced.

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The lawsuit also says Ankr agreed not to sue if they received repayment of $500,000 by April 25, 2023, with the rest of the outstanding money due July 6, 2023.

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However, tech company states act while they received $500,00 on time, $300,000 of which covered interest, $1.8 million remains unpaid.

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The news comes after adult film actress Moriah Mills threatened to release sex tapes of her with Williamson.

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