Thu Jan 09 08:32:18 UTC 2025: ## OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Hit with Lawsuit Accusing Him of Childhood Sexual Abuse
**San Francisco, CA** – OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is facing serious allegations of childhood sexual abuse from his sister, Ann Altman, who filed a lawsuit against him on January 6th in a US District Court in Missouri. The lawsuit claims years of abuse, starting when Ann was three and Sam was twelve, continuing into her teenage years. The suit details alleged incidents of rape, sexual assault, molestation, sodomy, and battery, asserting the abuse occurred multiple times per week.
Ann Altman, represented by Illinois attorney Ryan Mahoney, is seeking a jury trial and damages exceeding $75,000. The lawsuit alleges that the abuse caused her severe emotional distress, mental anguish, and depression, which are likely to be long-lasting.
This is not the first time Ann Altman has publicly accused her brothers, Sam and Jack, of abuse. Previous posts on X (formerly Twitter) detailed allegations of sexual, physical, emotional, verbal, financial, and technological abuse. However, this marks the first time she has pursued legal action.
Sam Altman, along with his mother Connie and brothers Jack and Max, released a joint statement vehemently denying the allegations, calling them “deeply hurtful and entirely untrue.” The statement suggests Ann Altman is facing “mental health challenges” and is rejecting “conventional treatment,” further claiming the family has provided financial support and attempted to secure medical assistance for her. The family stated they initially chose not to respond publicly but felt compelled to do so after the lawsuit was filed. The case is expected to generate significant attention given Sam Altman’s prominent position in the tech industry.
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