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Woman Who Claimed Sex Assault Sues Copperfield

Alleged victim files on statute of limitations deadline

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 20, 2009 9:41 AM CDT
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(Newser) – The Seattle woman who accused David Copperfield of sexual assault two years ago filed a federal lawsuit against the magician last month before the two-year statute of limitations expired, the Seattle Times reports. The 22-year-old model and former Miss Washington USA contestant says Copperfield used her in his act in January 2007, then lured her to his private island in the Bahamas in July, where she says he repeatedly “attacked” and threatened her.

The US Attorney’s Office is still considering whether to file criminal charges in the case. Copperfield yesterday shot back, accusing the woman of “extortion for money, plain and simple,” and his lawyers claim she “has a history of lying which continues in this lawsuit.” They continue, “Her allegation that there was no one on the island to help her—even if she needed help—is preposterous.”

Taylor Swift, left, and David Copperfield are seen at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5, 2009.
Taylor Swift, left, and David Copperfield are seen at the 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5, 2009.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
David Copperfield speaks during a news conference in Vienna, in this Sept. 27, 2006, file photo.
David Copperfield speaks during a news conference in Vienna, in this Sept. 27, 2006, file photo.   (AP Photo/Lilli Strauss, file)
David Copperfield launches his first Australian tour in 10 years, 'David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion', at Sheraton On The Park on August 8, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.
David Copperfield launches his first Australian tour in 10 years, 'David Copperfield: An Intimate Evening of Grand Illusion', at Sheraton On The Park on August 8, 2009 in Sydney, Australia.   (Getty Images)
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EKD
Aug 21, 2009 8:28 AM CDT
He can lure me off to a secluded island anytime. I wouldn't say a peep.
Kookey90
Aug 20, 2009 10:11 AM CDT
Let me see "Copperfield used her in his act in January 2007, then lured her to his private island in the Bahamas". Oh, come on, what did she expect - milk and cookies? Comon sense would tell you that if a dude goes out and spends that kind of money to fly you to a private island that nookey is on the agenda .
Doctor-Zaius
Aug 20, 2009 3:54 AM CDT
Something about this stinks. Good looking rich guys with their own private islands don't have to "threaten" women to get lucky.

 
entertainment • celebrity • lawsuit • Bahamas • magician • David Copperfield • sexual assault

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