The claims alleged that Sam Altman abused Annie from 1997 to 2006, beginning when she was 3 and he was 12. Sam Altman has denied the allegations, asserting that his sister began posting the accusations online after the family rejected requests for money. In March, Judge Bluestone dismissed original claims for being time-barred but allowed a refile under Missouri's childhood sexual abuse laws, which also enabled Sam Altman to pursue a defamation counterclaim.
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Judge Permanently Dismisses Sam Altman Sexual Abuse Lawsuit After Missed Exams
US Politics9 hours ago
Annie Altman skipped an independent medical examination three times, leading a federal court to terminate her sexual abuse claims against her brother and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. US District Judge Zachary Bluestone ruled that the plaintiff sought to "intentionally delay this case," resulting in a permanent dismissal as a sanction for her discovery conduct. The court’s order ended the proceedings without deciding on the merits of whether the alleged abuse took place.
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