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Ex-Bucks owner Marc Lasry subject of sexual misconduct suit

On May 8, 2025, in New York Supreme Court, Gina Strum, a private equity executive and attorney, sued billionaire investor Marc Lasry for sexual harassment and retaliation over many years.
The lawsuit follows Strum's refusal of Lasry's advances and reports of misconduct, amid allegations of his abuse of power as CEO at Avenue Capital Group, also naming co-founder Sonia Gardner.
The complaint details over 15 years of sexual misconduct, including unwanted physical contact, grooming, manipulation, and a scheme to coerce Strum into a controlled internal role, plus a coordinated smear campaign.
Strum is seeking $100 million in damages, alleging that Lasry leveraged his authority, wealth, and influence to merge her personal and work life in a harmful way, manipulate her emotionally, and exert control over her career and financial prospects.
The lawsuit aims to hold Lasry accountable and highlight toxic power dynamics at Avenue Capital, while defendants deny allegations and filed a defamation suit against Strum in response.

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Ex-Bucks owner Marc Lasry subject of sexual misconduct suit

Former Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry was hit by a countersuit seeking $100 million on Thursday from an ex-employee who maintains the billionaire subjected her to years of sexual harassment and a smear campaign.

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Gina Strum Sues Former Milwaukee Bucks Owner Marc Lasry for $100 Million: Allegations of Sexual Misconduct, Retaliation, Smear Campaign--and a Disturbing Night Inside Bill Clinton's Inner Circle

NEW YORK, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys for Gina Strum, who has sued Marc Lasry for years of sexual harassment and retaliation, issued the following statement regarding the ongoing litigation:

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