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Shangela, Star of RuPaul's Drag Race, Speaks Out Against Former Assistant's Rape and Gender Violence Claims
The well-known "RuPaul's Drag Race" competitor Shangela Laquifa Wadley stated her anger and indignation when accusations of rape and gender abuse were made against her former helper. Shangela expressed her full shock and grief after learning the news in a statement to People magazine.
Unidentified Shangela's ex-assistant filed a complaint, claiming that the drag performer exposed them to sexual harassment, abuse, and gender violence while they were coworkers. According to the lawsuit, Shangela harassed her assistant and coerced them into having an improper sexual encounter. The assistant also claims that Shangela coerced them into signing a non-disclosure agreement in order to silence them.
Shangela made it clear in her statement that she takes these accusations seriously and is dedicated to helping anyone who have experienced sexual assault and harassment. She added that she would cooperate fully with the ongoing inquiry.
The drag queen's supporters have expressed their dismay at the news as well as their support for Shangela. Many have taken to social media to voice their outrage over the allegations and to express their hope that justice will be served.
No further remarks have been made by any party as of yet, and the litigation is still active.
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Shangela, Star of RuPaul's Drag Race, Speaks Out Against Former Assistant's Rape and Gender Violence Claims
The well-known "RuPaul's Drag Race" competitor Shangela Laquifa Wadley stated her anger and indignation when accusations of rape and gender abuse were made against her former helper. Shangela expressed her full shock and grief after learning the news in a statement to People magazine.
Unidentified Shangela's ex-assistant filed a complaint, claiming that the drag performer exposed them to sexual harassment, abuse, and gender violence while they were coworkers. According to the lawsuit, Shangela harassed her assistant and coerced them into having an improper sexual encounter. The assistant also claims that Shangela coerced them into signing a non-disclosure agreement in order to silence them.
Shangela made it clear in her statement that she takes these accusations seriously and is dedicated to helping anyone who have experienced sexual assault and harassment. She added that she would cooperate fully with the ongoing inquiry.
The drag queen's supporters have expressed their dismay at the news as well as their support for Shangela. Many have taken to social media to voice their outrage over the allegations and to express their hope that justice will be served.
No further remarks have been made by any party as of yet, and the litigation is still active.
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