OpenAI CEO Sam Altman faces lawsuit over alleged sexual abuse

Investing.com -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is facing a lawsuit filed by his sister, Ann Altman, in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Missouri. The lawsuit was filed on Monday and alleges that Sam Altman sexually abused his sister regularly from 1997 to 2006.

The alleged abuse took place at their family home in Clayton, Missouri. The lawsuit claims that the abuse started when Ann, who also goes by Annie, was three years old and Sam was 12. It alleges that the abuse happened several times per week, beginning with oral sex and later involving penetration.

According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff has suffered severe emotional distress, mental anguish, and depression as a direct result of the alleged sexual assault. These conditions are expected to continue into the future.

This isn't the first time Ann Altman has made such allegations against her brother. She has previously made similar claims on various platforms, but this is the first time she has taken the matter to court. Ann Altman's legal representation is being provided by Ryan Mahoney, a lawyer from an Illinois-based firm specializing in sexual assault and harassment cases.

The lawsuit is seeking a jury trial and damages exceeding $75,000.

In response to the allegations, Sam Altman, along with his mother Connie, and his brothers Jack and Max, released a joint statement. They deny the allegations, stating that Ann Altman's claims are "deeply hurtful and entirely untrue." They further added that the situation is causing immense pain to their family. The statement also mentions that Ann Altman is facing mental health challenges and refuses conventional treatment, often lashing out at family members who are trying to help.

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Source: Investing.com