World-class DJ Paul Oakenfold is breaking his silence after a former private assistant sued him for sexual harassment, claiming he masturbated in entrance of her โฆ however, he says it did not occur.
Paul addressed the allegations Monday on social media, saying โฆ โLet me be absolutely clear: I categorically deny any and all claims of improper conduct. Respect, integrity, and consent are values I hold dear, and I have always treated everyone with the utmost professionalism.โ
Oakenfold โ who many take into account the godfather of digital music โ provides โฆ โIt is disheartening to see these baseless accusations, which appear to be nothing more than a calculated attempt to tarnish my reputation and extort money.โ
According to the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, the lady claims Paul uncovered himself and masturbated in entrance of her whereas she was on the job. She even claims he masturbated in her automotive and as soon as pleasured himself in entrance of her 4 instances in a single day.
The 24-year-old lady says she took a job at a administration firm and was assigned to be Paulโs private assistant in October, and he or she claims he pleasured himself in entrance of her on her first day โฆ and on 3 different events.
In the docs, the lady says she reported the alleged incidents to her bosses and was advised she could not resume working if she did not signal an NDA. She claims she finally signed the NDA beneath duress and returned to work however says she was not assigned to Paul.
The lady claims she was given fewer hours and was finally laid off in March โฆ and now sheโs suing Paul and others for unspecified damages.
Paulโs rep tells TMZ โฆ โAlthough she was not officially employed by him nor did she serve as his full-time assistant, itโs important to note that Oakenfold had minimal contact with her, and they barely had any face-to-face interactions. He doesnโt even recall her name.โ
The rep additionally tells us Paul hasnโt been served the court docket doc.
Paul says he is dedicated to clearing his identify and says heโll exhaust all authorized choices, together with a possible countersuit, to โprotect my reputation and seek justice.โ
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