Model’s Lawyer Vows To Pursue Rape Case After Trump Ally Zampolli Is Fired
Trump ally Paolo Zampolli denies rape and previously told Newsweek he believes he is the victim of an extortion attempt.
Victoria Drake, a 33-year-old model and tech entrepreneur, claims that Paolo Zampolli drugged and raped her at his Manhattan townhouse in 2023. Drake's lawyer has vowed to pursue a civil lawsuit against Zampolli, despite the former presidential special envoy being fired from President Donald Trump's administration. Zampolli, a longtime ally of Trump, denies the allegations, stating that all parties involved will be held accountable in court.
Drake reported the alleged assault to the NYPD the day after it occurred and has requested a jury trial. The conflict between Zampolli and Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau reportedly escalated on October 15, leading to Zampolli's termination.
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