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Eric Poff Sues Drag Artist Shangela for Assault

2/24/2025

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Eric Poff has taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit against drag artist Shangela, accusing her of sexual assault stemming from a 2017 incident where he claims his drink was spiked. Poff alleges he was assaulted while in a semi-conscious state, adding to the growing number of accusers against Shangela, now totaling seven. This case underscores the urgent need to address sexual violence within the LGBTQ community.

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Eric Poff has taken a bold step by filing a lawsuit against drag artist Shangela, accusing her of sexual assault stemming from a 2017 incident where he claims his drink was spiked. Poff alleges he was assaulted while in a semi-conscious state, adding to the growing number of accusers against Shangela, now totaling seven. This case underscores the urgent need to address sexual violence within the LGBTQ community.