Roethlisberger issues statement, calls allegations 'reckless and false'

At 2 p.m. today Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger read a prepared statement - his first public comments - since Andrea McNulty's lawsuit was filed against him (and eight other defendants) last week.

Roethlisberger and his attorney have 20 days from the date of the filing of the lawsuit to file an Answer (unless they request and are granted an extension of time).