Paolo Zampolli faces sexual assault lawsuit in New York

Paolo Zampolli, a former model agent serving as a special envoy for Donald Trump on global partnerships, is facing a sexual assault lawsuit filed in New York County Court. The complaint was filed on September 3 by 33-year-old model and technology entrepreneur Victoria Drake.

According to the lawsuit, the incident occurred in October 2023 at Zampolli’s Manhattan residence. Drake alleges that after meeting at a private club, she was invited to his home for a networking meeting. The filing claims that after consuming a drink provided by Zampolli, Drake lost consciousness. She alleges that during moments of semi-consciousness, she found herself in a vulnerable state without having consented to any sexual contact.

Drake’s attorney, Jesse Weinstein, stated that Zampolli has publicly threatened his client with a $100 million lawsuit and accused her of extortion. Zampolli recently visited Tirana, Albania, where he met with the Bektashi community.