Assistant who accused Kanye West of sexual assault 'in hiding'
Kanye West's former assistant is scared and still in hiding after filing sexual assault claims against the rapper.
Lauren Pisciotta, 36, who started working for West in 2021, first filed a lawsuit against him in June 2024 alleging she was sexually harassed and stalked.
In updated claims, which were filed this year, she accused West, also known as Ye, of sex trafficking, stalking, assault and rape.
West denies her claims, which he calls a "fantasy fiction".
The civil case is due to return to court in the US next month, but Miss Pisciotta's lawyer says his client is currently in hiding and is "afraid".
Speaking to the BBC, Arick Fudali said Miss Pisciotta had now deleted most of her internet presence and is now "just sort of sitting around and hiding - letting this lawsuit play out".
Miss Pisciotta started working for West in 2021 and first filed her lawsuit against the rapper on 3 June 2024 alleging sexual harassment, breach of contract and wrongful termination.
Earlier this month, an amended claim was filed alleging that six days later she became a victim of targeted "swatting", which she claims West was organising.
Source:BBC News
