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Dex Lauper Faces Sexual Assault Lawsuit Amid Criminal History

3/25/2026

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Dex Lauper faces a November 2020 sexual assault lawsuit in Manhattan, alleging he invited a woman to his apartment, threatened her, and forced sexual contact.
The complaint implicates Dex Lauper's father, David Farrington Thornton, for knowing about Dex's violent history and failing to intervene, citing 2018 allegations by Brittney Taylor of abuse.
Dex Lauper also faces a 2022 arrest for vehicle theft and a 2024 shooting-related charge.

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Dex Lauper faces a November 2020 sexual assault lawsuit in Manhattan, alleging he invited a woman to his apartment, threatened her, and forced sexual contact.
The complaint implicates Dex Lauper's father, David Farrington Thornton, for knowing about Dex's violent history and failing to intervene, citing 2018 allegations by Brittney Taylor of abuse.
Dex Lauper also faces a 2022 arrest for vehicle theft and a 2024 shooting-related charge.