Acclaimed DJ and document producer Paul Oakenfold has been accused of sexual harassment by his former private assistant.
The accusations have been dropped at gentle in a brand new lawsuit, filed at LA Superior Courtroom on Friday (June 2) by a girl who previously labored for him. Recognized as Jane Roe, the 24-year-old is in search of damages in extra of $25,000 (£20,000), and alleges that she was harassed on quite a few events by the Grammy-nominated DJ.
As per the swimsuit, the criticism is fashioned of 5 claims, all happening after she was employed in October 2022 and assigned to be the musician’s private assistant for $20 per hour (£20).
Throughout this time, the plaintiff claims, Oakenfold allegedly uncovered himself and masturbated in entrance of her on 4 separate events. The primary happened on her first day as his assistant, then occurred on 4 different dates. On one date in November of final 12 months, he allegedly carried out the act 4 instances in a single day and, on a separate event, additionally did so in her automobile.
Within the submitting, she additionally states that New Frequency Administration and Stepanek Administration — two corporations run by CEO Paul Stepanek — violated her employment rights, and introduced her with a nondisclosure settlement when she reported the incidents to administration.
Refusing to signal the paperwork, she claims she was prevented from returning to work and threatened with dropping her job.
As per the submitting from Beverly Hills agency, Blackstone Legislation APC, Roe ultimately signed the settlement “below duress” and was not assigned to Oakenfold when she returned to work. Later, nevertheless, she reportedly had her working hours lowered, and was finally laid off this March on account of “an absence of labor”. Discover the complete submitting right here (through Deadline).
Aged 59, Oakenfold has had an intensive profession as a document producer, remixer and trance DJ. He has additionally offered remixes for numerous artists, together with The Rolling Stones, Britney Spears, Madonna, Muse and Michael Jackson.
At time of writing, Oakenfold has not but responded to the allegations raised towards him. NME has additionally approached New Frequency Administration and Stepanek Administration for remark.
For assist, recommendation or extra info concerning sexual harassment, assault and rape within the UK, go to the Rape Disaster charity web site. Within the US, go to RAINN.
