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American Apparel CEO Hit With $250M Teen Sex Suit

Dov Charney accused of forcing sex on young employee

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 9, 2011 1:20 AM CST

(Newser) – A former employee has accused American Apparel's founder of turning her into a sex slave, and is suing him for $250 million—more than triple what the company is worth. Irene Morales, now 20, alleges that Dov Charney began sexually harassing her when she was 17 and ordered her to come to his apartment when she turned 18. The suit alleges Charney kept her prisoner for hours and forced her to perform numerous sexual acts, reports the New York Post.

Charney continued to demand sexual favors in return for her continued employment at American Apparel, according to the lawsuit, which says Morales had a breakdown and suffered "serious psychiatric injuries from which she will never recover." The company has released a statement accusing Morales' lawyers of engaging "in an illegal conspiracy to extort money from American Apparel," Gawker reports.

American Apparel's Dov Charney attends the LA Fashion Awards.
American Apparel's Dov Charney attends the LA Fashion Awards.   (Getty Images)
In this handout image provided by American Apparel, CEO of American Apparel Dov Charney poses for a photo on undated in Los Angeles, California.
In this handout image provided by American Apparel, CEO of American Apparel Dov Charney poses for a photo on undated in Los Angeles, California.   (Getty Images)
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scrappy2
Mar 9, 2011 9:39 AM CST
Although I think Dov Charney is a real dirt-bag, I hope this young woman has a lot of proof.
Aitchondo
Mar 9, 2011 6:45 AM CST
This is not an eleven year old from Texas. This woman went to his place, when she turned eighteen knowing what he wanted. You make decisions. She could have, should have quit instead of playing his game. She played the whore to keep her job. Now she wants even more.
pg13
Mar 9, 2011 6:02 AM CST
You should read about Charney's history. He masturbates in front of female journalists during interviews. Every meeting is an occasion for him to molest his female employees. He is a perv with money and a tiny bit of power with his clothing "empire".

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