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Lawyers Weekly Australia
In documents filed with the Federal Court, Dovetail’s legal counsel, Bethany Lo Russo, alleged co-founder and CEO Benjamin Humphrey pressured her into a sexual relationship, forced non-consensual sexual activity, and engaged in victimising conduct.
The originating application alleged Humphrey took advantage of the significant power imbalance that existed between the two.
“Humphrey exploited this power disparity during Lo Russo’s employment at times when she was vulnerable and felt unable to object to his advances,” Lo Russo alleged in the application.
“Humphrey relentlessly pursued a romantic and sexual relationship with Lo Russo. He exercised a high degree of coercive control.”
In a statement, Humphrey said he “strongly believes” the four-month relationship he had with Lo Russo in 2022 was consensual.
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