Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Sam Altman Over Alleged Sexual Abuse by His Sister
A U.S. District Judge dismissed a civil lawsuit filed against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman by his sister, Annie Altman, who accused him of repeated sexual abuse spanning from 1997 to 2006. The judge cited that the plaintiff refused an independent medical examination despite prior warnings about potential case dismissal for non-compliance. Annie's legal team did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The lawsuit was filed in January 2025 and alleged abuse occurring at their family home when Sam Altman, now aged 41, was a teenager or adult. The Altman family has stated that Annie faces mental health challenges and received financial support from the family. Sam Altman's legal team also did not respond to comment requests. Sam Altman is currently prominent in the AI industry due to his role at OpenAI following the 2022 launch of ChatGPT.
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