Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual abuse and assault.
A New York attorney seeks an investigation into TI and his wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris, charged with sexual abuse and assault. The New York Times reports. The attorney, Tyrone A. Blackburn, represents 11 people who have said they have been “victims” of the Harrises or members of their retinue, according to The timesBlackburn has reportedly sent letters requesting a criminal investigation to the offices of U.S. attorneys for the Northern District of Georgia and Central District of California, the Los Angeles County District Attorney, and the California and Georgia Attorneys General.
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 posts that supported the timeline of events referenced in the allegations.
Steve Sadow, an attorney who represents the TI and Tiny, told me The times that the Harrises “deny these baseless and unjustified charges in the strongest possible terms”.
In January, a woman named Sabrina Peterson surfaced with allegations of sexual abuse against TI and Tiny. Peterson also alleged that once in 2009, TI held a gun to her head and threatened to kill her. Following Peterson’s allegations, VH1 ceased production of Harrises’ reality show TI & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle
The Harrises denied Peterson’s allegations and threatened legal action against her. According to The timesBlackburn does not mention in his letters women whose stories Peterson shared on social media.
If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault or domestic violence, we recommend that you contact:
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
http://www.rainn.org
1800 656 HOPE (4673)
Crisis text line
http://www.facebook.com/crisistextline (chat support)
SMS: Text “HERE” to 741-741
The National Domestic Violence Hotline
http://thehotline.org
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)