Magician David Copperfield is facing multiple new sexual misconduct claims, with a total of 16 women accusing him of sexual abuse, grooming, groping, drugging, and rape. Despite denials from Copperfield’s attorneys, these allegations have been detailed in an investigation by The Guardian. One woman, Carla, alleges that Copperfield groomed her when she was a teenager, promising to take her out for dinner when she turned 18 and then engaging in sexual activity with her once she reached that age. Another woman, Gillian, claims that Copperfield drugged and raped her after a show in Las Vegas, an incident that the magician’s lawyers deny. A third woman, Lily, alleges that Copperfield made inappropriate physical contact with her during an onstage performance when she was 14 or 15 years old.
Copperfield has previously faced accusations of sexual assault, including a two-year FBI investigation in 2007 related to claims made by Lacey Carroll, who later dropped her lawsuit. Another woman, Brittney Lewis, alleged that Copperfield drugged and assaulted her in 1988 when she was 17. In light of these claims, experts emphasize the importance of resources like RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline for survivors seeking support. Despite Copperfield’s denials of the allegations, these new claims of sexual misconduct have generated significant public attention and scrutiny.
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