Ye’s Ex-Assistant Files $4 Million Lawsuit: Accused Sexual Assault, Drugging, and Shocking Misconduct

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The legal complaint, submitted on October 8 in Los Angeles County Superior Court, accuses Ye of sexual assault, drugging, and other misconduct during Pisciotta's employment from 2021 to 2022.

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The original complaint accused Ye of sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and breach of contract.

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The rapper has faced multiple lawsuits in recent years, former Donda Academy security guard in April 2024. A lawsuit from Gap Inc. seeking $2 million over a terminated partnership. Legal action by former teachers at Donda Academy alleging violations of health, safety, and educational standards.

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The entertainment industry has grappled with increased scrutiny around workplace conduct and sexual misconduct allegations recently, following the latest instances, like the case of Sean Comb a.k.a P Diddy.

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Pisciotta is seeking at least $4 million in damages, as well as additional punitive damages and attorney fees.

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As this legal battle unfolds, it underscores the complex intersections of celebrity, power, and accountability in the entertainment world.

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