Sam Altman’s sister files sexual abuse lawsuit – family claims it’s “completely false”

Ann Altman has filed a lawsuit against her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, alleging that he sexually abused her for nearly a year as a child. 10 years.

The rest of the Altman family quickly objected. lawsuitsaid the allegations were “completely false” and stemmed from “mental health issues” Anne had faced for many years.

“Annie has made deeply hurtful and completely false allegations about our family, especially Sam,” Sam, his mother and two siblings wrote in a statement released by Sam. on X.

Anne’s lawsuit alleges that Sam’s abuse began between 1997 and 2006, when Anne was 3 and Sam 12, and continued until Sam became a legal adult. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Missouri, claims that Sam’s alleged abuse has caused Ann to suffer “severe emotional distress” and is unable to live a “normal life.”

Anne’s lawyer described the Altman family’s statement as an attempt to “detract attention from the harm they caused.” Attorney Ryan J. Mahoney said sexual abuse can cause “mental health effects, including lasting PTSD, depression and anxiety.” He also specifically said of Anne, “There is no evidence that her own mental health contributed to her allegations.”

According to a statement from the Altman family, Ann has made conspiratorial claims about various family members over the years and demanded money from them. Her family offered financial support and asked her to get medical help, but she said she “refused conventional treatment.”

“This situation is causing immeasurable pain to our entire family,” the family statement said. The family said they had “chosen not to respond publicly” when Anne made similar claims in the past, but now that they have filed the lawsuit, they “feel they have no choice but to deal with this matter.” ” states.