Harrassment

Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawyer Calls Harassment Case A “Salacious” Money Grab

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Megan Thee Stallion’s legal troubles persist. The rapper endured a multi-year case in which Tory Lanez was found guilty of shooting her, and now she finds herself the accused. Emilio Garcia, a photographer who worked for Megan between 2019 and 2023, claimed he witnessed the rapper having sex while in a moving car. Garcia was reportedly told not to “discuss” what he saw, which led to what he described as a “hostile work environment.” The photographer is seeking financial compensation for his experiences, but Megan’s lawyer is not concerned.

Alex Spiro issued a statement to Page Six shortly after Garcia’s case were announced. The lawyer, who represented Megan Thee Stallion during the Lanez case, claimed that the photographer’s claims had no weight to them. Furthermore, he criticized Garcia’s comments for being “salacious” attempts to slander the name of his client. “This is an employment claim for money,” Spiro publicly stated. “With no sexual harassment claim filed and with salacious accusations to attempt to embarrass her.” The lawyer then stated that Megan Thee Stallion plans to disprove these accusations “in court.”

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Megan Thee Stallion’s Lawyer Will Take The Case To Court

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 16: Megan Thee Stallion attends the 2024 Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York Gala on April 16, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images)

Garcia is seeking several different forms of compensation. He’s seeking unpaid overtime, unpaid wages plus interest, and employee benefits on top of punitive damages. The photographer cited the incident in the car as one of many in which he was made to feel “uncomfortable.” He also claimed Megan and her camp would repeatedly make jokes about his weight and appearance. “I felt uncomfortable,” he recalled. “I was kind of frozen, and I was shocked.” Garcia was fired shortly after the car incident, which prompted him to seek legal representation. He has not, however, filed an official sexual harassment claim.

Megan Thee Stallion has never been more popular. The rapper bounced back from the Tory Lanez drama to drop the number one single “Hiss” in January. The single was Megan’s third to go number one, making her the first lead female rapper to debut atop the chart. A month later, Megan signed a deal with Warner Music Group that allowed her to maintain her status as an independent artist. Her net worth currently sits at $12 million. The rapper has not directly responded to Garcia’s accusations.

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Adam Sandler Cookie Monster: Man With Same Name As Actor Harrasses Santa Cruz In Costume

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Last year saw a significant rise in celebrity doppelgangers, with figures like “Fake Drake” using their resemblance to stars to get ahead. After OVO sent him a cease and desist letter a few months back, Izzy humbly agreed to stop performing as the Canadian artist. Unfortunately for Adam Sandler, a man who bares the same name as him isn’t being so kind about giving up his foolish antics.

For his part, the actor has been busy working on his “insane” 340-page script for his next collaboration with the Safdie brothers following their wild success with Uncut Gems. Elsewhere in the country, the other Adam Sandler has been dressing up in a Sesame Street Cookie Monster costume and harassing locals. According to TMZ, things are so bad that police are issuing a warning about the man wearing blue.

On Wednesday (February 22), the Santa Cruz PD put out an official notice for citizens in the area to beware of Sandler. He has no relation to the Grown Ups actor and is wandering around the beach and wharf while making uncomfortable comments to strangers and acting out erratically. Cops say that no crimes have technically been committed, but they’re remaining vigilant as he has a “history of unpredictable vulgar comments and troublesome behaviour.”

Police have asked patrons of the city to stay away from Sandler should approach or provoke them. If anything inappropriate happens, locals should feel free to contact authorities and report the incident. Their warning also makes it known that the troubled man isn’t an employee of the city – and this isn’t his first time behaving in such a manner.

Adam’s Previous Antics

Over a decade ago, in 2012, Sandler was one of the many costumed figures wandering around New York City. At that time, he opted to play the role of another Sesame Street favourite, Elmo, but instead of spreading laughter and joy, he ranted about hateful topics, including antisemitism, in Times Square. He was arrested at the time, and ultimately plead guilty to disorderly conduct. Let us know what you think about the strange man’s behaviour in the comments, and check back later for more pop culture news.

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