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Boxer Adrien Broner Sued for Sexual Assault, Defamation

7/24/2026

Summary

Story summary

Adrien Broner is sued in Los Angeles for sexual battery, assault and defamation.
Havana Saint alleges that from June 2 to June 8, 2026 Broner invited her to an after-party, pressured her for sex, exposed himself, tried to force intercourse, attempted to drag her upstairs, and doused her with ice water in a livestream.
The complaint names streamer Nurideen Shabazz (DeenTheGreat) for defamation and the platform Kick for negligence, while Broner has not responded.

History

Historical Context

The 2017 exposés by The New York Times and The New Yorker that revealed Harvey Weinstein’s abuse sparked the #MeToo movement, prompting civil investigations such as New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s October 23 probe and over 80 women filing claims. That “Weinstein effect” now underlies the Los Angeles sexual-battery suit against boxer Adrien Broner and related defamation claims against streamer DeenTheGreat and platform Kick.

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Story summary

Adrien Broner is sued in Los Angeles for sexual battery, assault and defamation.
Havana Saint alleges that from June 2 to June 8, 2026 Broner invited her to an after-party, pressured her for sex, exposed himself, tried to force intercourse, attempted to drag her upstairs, and doused her with ice water in a livestream.
The complaint names streamer Nurideen Shabazz (DeenTheGreat) for defamation and the platform Kick for negligence, while Broner has not responded.

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