BUtterfield 8 40,429 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Former “We’re Here” production assistant Daniel McGarrigle filed a lawsuit Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleging that Darius Jeremy (DJ) Pierce, the actor who performs drag under the name Shangela, raped McGarrigle in a Louisiana hotel room following a 2020 crew party. McGarrigle’s lawsuit describes an alleged post-party scene in which an inebriated McGarrigle fell asleep fully clothed in Pierce’s hotel room. McGarrigle awoke, the suit says, with his pants pulled down and with Pierce attempting to penetrate him. According to the suit, McGarrigle screamed “No” and tried to fight off Pierce but was overpowered, with Pierce allegedly telling McGarrigle, “I know you want it, and you’re going to take it.” The suit, which also names “We’re Here” production company Buckingham Television, alleges sexual assault, gender violence, false imprisonment and sexual harassment. Through his lawyer, Pierce declined to answer questions but issued a statement strongly denying the accusations. “I can’t begin to explain how hurt and disgusted I am by these totally untrue allegations. They are personally offensive and perpetuate damaging stereotypes that are harmful not only to me but also to my entire community,” he said. “An external investigation into this embittered individual’s claims previously concluded that they were completely without merit. This newest filing is nothing but an attempt to shake down both me and a well-regarded television company. No one should be fooled: It has no basis in fact or in law, and it will not succeed. As a hardworking and outspoken drag entertainer for more than a decade, I know that I am far from alone in battling ignorance, bigotry and prejudice, all of which played a role in the filing of this complaint. That is why I will fight this entirely meritless lawsuit and not allow it to destroy me and those I love, or harm the causes we all stand for.” Source Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oriane 19,488 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Heh, I don't like that sudden jump to make it about the drag race community. That could mean a lot. You popped my heart seams, all my bubble dreams Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monstermilo 3,459 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 ughhh i hope this isnt true shangela is such a beacon of pride - if it is true though, she needs to deal with the consequences Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
candydarling 1,190 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 weird that they're bringing this up again right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not The Real Gaga 7,476 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 That statement does make me question her innocence tbh because I do find it weird to keep repeating things about "the community" while it would be a personal thing in the first place Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALGAYDO 29,184 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 This makes be feel so icky. Ugh. What in the world of wonder Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 103,108 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Not a fan of the statement, it's not an attack against the community, it's a personal issue, it's a bit to abuse the reasons of homophobia that we're fighting against for self gain. I'm working late, cause I'm a puta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake 7,385 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Where were y'all a month or two ago when this originally came out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hieronymus 9,525 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 3 hours ago, candydarling said: weird that they're bringing this up again right now they're not "bringing this up", it's the official statements in the actual lawsuit. it's not just social media posts anymore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinnitus15 50,120 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 2 hours ago, alecks said: Shangela’s a top? Does it matter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomsches 17,303 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Halle…Booh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borisapillar 7,832 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 3 hours ago, alecks said: Shangela’s a top? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NATAH 40,690 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 3 hours ago, alecks said: Shangela’s a top? read the room girl... mother, what must i do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitri 13 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 I think it can be true. Not a long time ago, she was in Montreal secretly and I spoke with one of her friend. They were sleeping in an Airbnb managed by my boyfriend. There was her, Grindr’s Founder and other guys. When they left, they found the room completely dirty and full of hard drugs. I don’t know if she’s used to that but if she was very high the night of 2020 and on hard drugs it is possible that she raped this guy. But we don’t know so we can’t say anything 🤷🏻♂️ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaLuna 12,732 Posted May 4, 2023 Share Posted May 4, 2023 Didn't this news come out a while ago? Anyway I really hope it's not true. Shangela is one of my favorite Ru girls, she's such an icon. But yeah, for now I'm returning my stan card until the truth comes out... if it ever does. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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