Diplo accused of distributing revenge porn in police report
A California woman, who is taking civil action against the DJ, told police that he sent nude photos of her to another person as revenge
Content warning: This article contains references to alleged sexual assault and harassment
A police report has been filed accusing Diplo of distributing nude photos of a California-based woman as an act of revenge porn.
Pitchfork reports that the woman told the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in August that the DJ and producer distributed the photos without permission. This is the second time the woman, named Shelly Auguste, has accused Diplo of such actions, and she has been involved in a legal battle with him since 2020. He was not charged over the initial allegation.
The LAPD submitted this latest report the Los Angeles City attorney's office in November, and a review is currently being undertaken as to whether it will be taken to court.
Overall, Auguste is suing Diplo for sexual battery, gender violence, battery, assault, defamation, fraud, intentional intrusion into private affairs, intentional infliction of emotional distress. A civil trial is currently scheduled to get underway in April 2024.
Diplo publicly denied her accusations in October 2021 after the initial claims had been filed in June of that year. He is also currently suing her for stalking, trespassing and distributing private materials.
That lawsuit was filed by Diplo in April 2021, and claims that Auguste is "dangerously unstable" and has "made relentless efforts to communicate with him" after he ended their relationship, including through fake social media accounts.
Diplo's attorney, Bryan J. Freedman, told Pitchfork: “For more than three years, Shelly Auguste has been orchestrating an ongoing smear campaign against [Diplo] — and this is just more of the same. Now, Ms. Auguste is at it yet again. But [he] will defend himself, and, just as he has done every time Ms. Auguste has defamed, harassed and attacked him and his family, he will win.”
Auguste initially filed a restraining order against Diplo in late 2020 with her alleging that Diplo had tried to pressure her into not sharing information about him.
Read Pitchfork's full report here.
If you have been affected by any of the issues discussed in this article, the following organisations may be able to provide help and advice:
In the UK
Victim Support
Provides help and information for anyone who has been affected by a crime, including a violent or sexual assault, or is wary about involving the police.
Helpline: 0845 30 30 900 (Seven days a week)
Website: www.victimsupport.org
The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre
Support and information for women and girls who have been raped or sexually abused, however long ago and whatever the circumstances.
Helpline: 0845 1221 331 (Seven days a week)
Website: www.rapecrisis.org.uk
AFEM Sexual Harassment helpline
The AFEM Sexual Harassment helpline was launched in December 2017 in response to the #metoo movement and a growing number of reports of sexual harassment in all sectors of the entertainment industry. Stepping forward as a victim of abuse or harassment takes immense courage, this service was set-up to support all who need help and guidance via a confidential helpline.
Call 0800 030 5182 (Outside the UK: +44 800 030 5182)
In North America
RAINN
RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization
The National Sexual Assault Hotline (24 hours, seven days a week):800.656.HOPE (4673), online.rainn.org, rainn.org/es
Website: https://www.rainn.org/
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) is the leading nonprofit in providing information and tools to prevent and respond to sexual violence.
Directory of organizations: https://www.nsvrc.org/organizations
Website: https://www.nsvrc.org/
