Kanye West Reaches Settlement In Former Assistant’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Source: RAMON VAN FLYMEN / GettyKanye West and his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta, have reached a settlement in the civil lawsuit she filed against the rapper, bringing an end to a legal battle that has stretched on for more than two years. According to TMZ, both parties entered into an unconditional settlement on July 23, with court documents stating the case will be dismissed within 45 days. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Pisciotta initially sued West in June 2024, alleging sexual harassment, wrongful termination and breach of contract after working as his personal assistant. In later amended complaints, she expanded her allegations to include claims of sexual assault, sexual battery, false imprisonment, stalking and sex trafficking, among other allegations. According to the lawsuit, Pisciotta alleged West subjected her to explicit text messages, inappropriate sexual conduct and multiple instances of unwanted physical contact during her employment. She also claimed she was drugged and sexually assaulted during a studio session before officially joining West’s team. West has consistently denied the allegations. Through his legal representatives, he de...