Metro Boomin denied allegations of sexual assault in a Los Angeles federal courtroom Wednesday (September 24) throughout emotional testimony in a civil trial stemming from a 2016 incident involving a girl he met in Las Vegas.
“Completely not,” the 32-year-old producer, born Leland T. Wayne, instructed jurors when requested if he had raped plaintiff Vanessa LeMaistre, in line with Rolling Stone. When requested once more minutes later, he doubled down: “No means on the planet.”
The Grammy-nominated beatmaker, identified for collaborations with Future, Younger Thug and 21 Savage, took the stand in downtown Los Angeles and referred to as the accusations “preposterous.” He mentioned he had been ready for the possibility to talk publicly in regards to the case.
“I’ve been interested by today for a 12 months,” Metro mentioned whereas being questioned by his lawyer, Lawrence Hinkle. “I actually don’t know the place to begin. That is loopy. I can’t even consider I’m up right here doing this proper now.”
Metro Boomin Accuser Particulars Alleged Assault
LeMaistre, who was 30 on the time of the alleged assault, claims Metro Boomin drugged and raped her at a resort after they met in Las Vegas. She testified that he handed her a drink that precipitated her to “black out” earlier than allegedly assaulting her with out a condom.
Metro rejected your entire account, insisting he all the time used safety and pointing to his relationship on the time.
“Even at the moment, my highschool sweetheart and I have been nonetheless utilizing condoms,” he mentioned. “There was no means this lady I simply met in Las Vegas, that I had unprotected intercourse along with her.”
The producer additionally spoke about his private views on sexual violence, formed by the lack of his mom to home abuse.
“I consider individuals who do stuff like that ought to be tortured and killed,” he instructed the courtroom.
LeMaistre accomplished her testimony earlier within the day, telling jurors the alleged assault and the current loss of life of her new child youngster have been “the 2, by far, worst issues I’ve ever skilled in my life.”
The protection introduced in scientific psychologist Dr. April Thames, who testified that LeMaistre had been identified with “borderline character dysfunction with psychotic options” following a evaluate of her medical historical past and a scientific analysis.
Younger Thug, a longtime pal and collaborator of Metro Boomin, was current in courtroom to help him. “I’m simply right here to help him,” the rapper instructed reporters throughout a break. “He’s a longtime pal.”
Each events rested their circumstances Wednesday afternoon. Closing arguments are scheduled for Thursday (September 25).
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