Rudy Guiliani sued by a former employee for $10 million over alleged sexual assault

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani is being sued by a former employee for sexual assault and is seeking at least $10 million, according to the 69-page civil complaint filed on Monday in a Manhattan court. 

Noelle Dunphy claimed that Giuliani, Trump’s former personal lawyer, began sexually abusing her after he hired her as an unofficial employee in January 2019 to satisfy his sexual demands, which was an “absolute requirement” for the job. 

Throughout their relationship, Dunphy claimed that Giuliani forced her to perform oral sex on him “against her will” and would go on "alcohol-drenched rants that included sexist, racist, and antisemitic remarks," making her uncomfortable.  

Additionally, she claims Giuliani often demanded that she work naked, in a bikini, or in short shorts with an American flag on them that he bought for her." He also enjoyed engaging in this conduct while on the telephone because it made him ‘feel like Bill Clinton,’” the complaint continues.

Dunphy is also suing for wage theft. Giuliani allegedly promised to pay her $1 million a year and represent her for free in legal matters. However, he deferred her payment until he settled the divorce with his third wife, reported Reuters. He was eventually fired in January 2021 without paying the deferred salary. 

"Giuliani presented himself as a generous employer and a hero," the complaint continues. "He was neither... Through this case, Ms. Dunphy seeks a measure of justice from a man who thought his power and connections rendered him untouchable."

Giuliani, 78, “unequivocally denies the allegations raised by Ms. Dunphy,” said Ted Goodman, a spokesperson for the former New York City mayor. 

"Mayor Giuliani's lifetime of public service speaks for itself and he will pursue all available remedies and counterclaims," he added, calling the allegations “pure harassment and an attempt at extortion.”