Singer Lizzo is accused of harassment by three former dancers. She is the subject of new testimony, according to Ron Zambrano, the plaintiffs’ lawyer.
At least six people
Ron Zambrano explained on Wednesday August 9 that these new testimonies could be revealed soon. As reported HuffPost, the plaintiffs’ lawyer and members of his firm are investigating the allegations of at least 6 other people. According to them, some of them have worked with Lizzo on his tour, others for his show Lizzo’s Watch Out for the Big Grrrls. They would have all denounced “a work environment polluted by sexual connotations and uncollected remuneration“.
For legal action
At the microphone of NBC Newsthe lawyer specified that certain testimonies analyzed could give rise to legal action, “but it is too early to tell“. He made this declaration a few days after that of Neama Rahmani, chairman of West Coast Employment Lawyers. He explained “can’t wait to face Lizzo and her team in court“.
Sexual, religious and racial harassment
Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams et noelle rodriguez sued the singer accusing her of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. In a press release, their law firm indicated that these three former dancers of Lizzo report “sexual, religious and racial harassment, disability discrimination, assault and forcible confinement, among other things“.
Lizzo denies
On his Instagram account, Lizzo denied these accusations while specifying “not wanting to be taken for the villain in the story“She emphasized that as an artist, she has always been very passionate about what she does.”I take my music and my performances very seriously, because deep down, I want it to best represent who I am and my fans. With passion comes hard work and high expectations“, she added.
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2023-08-10 20:34:24
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