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Italian fashion designer Ricardo Tisci accused of sexual assault
- Italian fashion designer Riccardo Tisci was sued in May 2025, accused of secretly administering a substance to impair a man’s judgment and then committing sexual assault in New York City in June 2024.
- The suit arose after Patrick Cooper claimed Tisci slipped a drug into his drink at an East Harlem restaurant, leading to disorientation and assault at Tisci's home.
- Cooper alleges he woke up naked and unable to consent while Tisci prevented him from leaving, and he promptly sought medical and police aid.
- The 11-page complaint describes the assault as predatory and unlawful, while Tisci's spokesman stated these allegations are "categorically untrue" and "malicious."
- Tisci, a former Givenchy and Burberry creative director with ties to multiple celebrities, denies the accusations and expects vindication through due process.
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In New York, a trial is under way against the Italian designer for a suspected sexual assault
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Top Fashion Designer Riccardo Tisci Sued for Sexual Assault
Fashion heavyweight Riccardo Tisci is facing serious allegations after being accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a man last summer in Harlem. According to recently filed court documents, Patrick Cooper, 35, claims the former Burberry and Givenchy creative director slipped something in his drink during a night out on June 29, 2024. Per the filing, Cooper says the incident took place at a Harlem restaurant, where 51-year-old Tisci allegedl…
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