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Adrien Broner Sued Over Alleged June 2026 Sexual Battery and Defamation
7/24/2026, 5:48:00 AM
Core Event: Lawsuit Details
A civil complaint filed in Los Angeles accuses former four-division world-champion boxer Adrien Broner of sexual battery, assault, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Plaintiff Havana Saint says Broner invited her and friends to an after-party on June 2, 2026, encouraged heavy drinking, and let her stay overnight. She alleges Broner repeatedly pressured her for sex—including intercourse, oral sex and a hand job—despite her refusals and statements that she was not interested in men. Saint claims Broner exposed his genitals, grabbed her hand and tried to force contact.
The complaint adds incidents on June 3, when Broner allegedly expressed anger that no sexual activity occurred and tried to drag Saint upstairs, and on June 8 at a separate livestream-content residence, where he allegedly pulled her to his Encino home, pressured her again, and the next morning doused her with ice water during a livestream watched by thousands. Saint says Broner later made on-air statements implying they had sex, which she denies.
The suit also names streamer Nurideen Shabazz (“DeenTheGreat”) for allegedly making false livestream statements that Saint had “slept with everybody,” and sues the streaming platform Kick for negligence in allowing the content to remain online.
Background & Context
Broner has shifted in recent years toward livestream content on Kick, often collaborating with DeenTheGreat. His online presence has drawn scrutiny before, including a September 2025 incident where he was removed from a podcast after unwanted advances toward a co-host.
Timeline of Alleged Incidents
| Date | Alleged Event |
|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | After-party invitation; heavy drinking; Saint stays overnight. |
| June 3, 2026 | Broner allegedly expresses anger over lack of intimacy and attempts to drag Saint upstairs; she refuses. |
| June 5, 2026 | Broner purportedly makes livestream statements insinuating sexual contact with Saint, then retracts when challenged. |
| June 8, 2026 | Saint encounters Broner at a separate livestream residence, is allegedly pulled to his Encino home, pressured again, and later doused with ice water on a livestream. |
Legal Claims and Parties Named
- Adrien Broner – sued for sexual battery, assault, defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
- Nurideen Shabazz (DeenTheGreat) – sued for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
- Kick – sued for negligence for allegedly allowing the conduct to be broadcast.
All allegations remain unproven; no criminal charges related to these claims have been reported.
Official Statements & Responses
Broner has not publicly responded; media attempts to obtain comment were unsuccessful. The complaint contains no response from Broner or his counsel. No official statement from Kick or DeenTheGreat is available.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Sources describe the same set of alleged incidents. Missing from the public record are:
- Court filings beyond the initial complaint, leaving procedural status unclear.
- Direct statements from Broner, DeenTheGreat or Kick.
- Independent verification of the livestream footage referenced by Saint.
Why It Matters / Impact
The lawsuit underscores legal risks for livestream platforms that host unscripted interactions. If substantiated, it could set precedent for holding creators and hosting platforms accountable for on-air conduct and adds to the conversation about consent and power dynamics in digital content.
What's Next
The complaint was filed in Los Angeles; the parties are expected to respond through the civil litigation process. No specific hearing dates or court deadlines are provided in the sources.
