The psychiatrist who acted as Dre’s marriage counselor and mediator during his divorce from his wife of 24 years, Nicole Young, is suing the music producer for $10 million.
Dr. Charles J. Sophy, the counselor, allegedly accused Dre of launching a “malicious campaign of harassment” against him, including homophobic slurs and physical threats, according to Billboard.
The case, which was submitted to a Los Angeles court on October 9, claims that after their mediation meetings, Dr. Dre (actual name Andre Young) threatened Dr. Sophy with late-night texts for almost a year. Dr. Sophy claimed to have “worked diligently” to assist Dre and Nicole Young in resolving their conflicts prior to and during their acrimonious divorce.
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However, Dre allegedly vented his anger on Dr. Sophy rather than seeing the mediation process as a chance for resolution. According to Christopher Frost of Frost LLP, Dr. Sophy’s attorney, the producer’s rage was shown through a persistent campaign of “intimidation and violence” combined with derogatory homophobic statements.
In addition to monetary damages of at least $10 million, the complaint is requesting a restraining order to stop additional harassment. Requests for comment have not yet received a response from a Dr. Dre spokesperson.
The high-profile court fights of Dr. Dre’s divorce from Nicole Young, which started in 2020 after their 24-year marriage ended, now include another chapter thanks to this lawsuit.
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