Trump Ally Who Says He Introduced President to Melania Accused of Rape
Summary
Paolo Zampolli, a businessman and ally of President Donald Trump, has been accused in a civil lawsuit of drugging and raping a woman named Victoria Drake in October 2023. Zampolli denies the claims and says they are part of an attempt to extort him; a court hearing is planned for November.Key Facts
- Paolo Zampolli is a former modeling agent and special envoy for President Trump on global partnerships.
- Victoria Drake, a 33-year-old model and tech entrepreneur, filed the lawsuit accusing Zampolli of sexual assault.
- The alleged assault happened at Zampolli’s Manhattan home in early October 2023.
- Drake claims she lost consciousness after being offered a drink and that Zampolli assaulted her without consent.
- Zampolli has filed a criminal complaint in Rome accusing Drake of trying to extort him.
- Drake reported the incident to the New York Police Department and underwent medical exams.
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on September 3, with a trial conference set for November 6.
- Zampolli says he introduced President Trump to Melania Trump at a 1998 New York Fashion Week party.
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