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US singer accuses ex-Trump aide of sexual assault

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US singer accuses ex-Trump aide of sexual assault

A former campaign manager and aide to President Donald Trump has been accused of sexual assault by US singer Joy Villa.

The musician has filed a lawsuit against Corey Lewandowski whom she claimed hit her twice on the backside last month during an event in Washington.

Joy said having been persuaded to launch a formal complaint by friends she has decided to come out to the open to tell her story.

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“I was initially fearful to come forward with this,” she said, according to the Associated Press news agency. She said she did not want to embarrass Mr Lewandowski’s family or hers.

Joy’s accusations are the latest in a long line of sexual harassment and assault claims linked to celebrities, politicians and companies, which have gathered pace in the past year, particularly following the downfall of film mogul Harvey Weinstein.

 

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