Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual abuse and assault.
A New York lawyer is investigating TI and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris, who are accused of sexual abuse and assault. The New York Times reports. The lawyer, Tyrone A. Blackburn, represented 11 people who said they had been “victimized” by the Harrises or members of their entourage, according to The times. Blackburn allegedly sent letters to send criminal investigations to the offices of U.S. attorneys for the Northern District of Georgia and the Central District of California, the Los Angeles County District Attorney, and the state attorneys for California and Georgia.
The times spoke to five people who claimed to have been drugged, raped or sexually assaulted by the Harrises or their associates. Reporters for The times also spoke to friends and family members and reviewed photos and messages supporting the timeline of the events referred to in the allegations.
Steve Sadow, a TI and Tiny lawyer, tells The times that the Harrises “strongly deny these unfounded and unjustified allegations.”
In January, a woman named Sabrina Peterson dished out allegations of sexual abuse against TI and Tiny. Peterson also alleges that TI once held a gun to her head in 2009 and threatened to kill her. Following Peterson’s allegations, VH1 suspended production of the Harrises reality show TI & Tiny: friends and family chasing.
The Harrises denied Peterson’s allegations and threatened legal action against her. According to The times, Blackburn, in his letters does not mention women whose stories Peterson shared on social media.
If you or someone you know is affected by sexual assault or domestic violence, we encourage you to seek support:
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
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1 800 656 HOOP (4673)
Crisis text line
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SMS: SMS “HERE” to 741-741
The national hotline for domestic violence
http://thehotline.org
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)