A brand new amended lawsuit filed in opposition to Ye, previously often known as Kanye West, outlines a collection of disturbing allegations introduced by his former assistant-turned-chief of workers, Lauren Pisciotta. Filed on July eighth, the criticism expands on earlier claims, now accusing the music mogul of sexual assault, harassment, battery, intercourse trafficking, false imprisonment, and extra. Pisciotta labored carefully with Ye for 2 years, starting throughout the Donda album period.

The go well with describes an escalating sample of alleged abuse, with Pisciotta claiming Ye used his affect and guarantees {of professional} development to govern and intimidate her. In one occasion, she alleges he tried to power himself on her; in one other, that he carried out oral intercourse on her with out consent. These incidents reportedly passed off whereas she was below his employment.

Her attorneys additionally reference Ye’s personal public statements, together with a February publish on X the place he admitted, “I’ve hit women before.” Pisciotta claims that after she left her place, she moved out of state to distance herself from him, but the harassment allegedly continued — together with incidents of swatting.

This amended criticism builds on Pisciotta’s authentic 2023 lawsuit, which began with claims of wrongful termination and sexual harassment. By fall of final yr, sexual assault was added. Now, the checklist has grown to incorporate over a dozen accusations, starting from stalking and gender discrimination to intentional infliction of emotional misery and promissory estoppel.

Attorney Arick Fudali of The Bloom Firm, who represents Pisciotta, spoke with Complex final month about Ye’s unpredictable social media habits throughout the ongoing case. “In all my years representing alleged victims,” Fudali stated, “I’ve never seen a defendant publicly post statements that resemble admissions while a case is still in litigation.”

Ye’s representatives have but to reply publicly. Complex has reached out for remark.