Composer Danny Elfman Denies Allegations of Sexual Abuse, Claims Lawsuits Filed for Extortion

Multiple sexual abuse allegations highlight a pattern of composers’ exploitation within the film industry, as lawsuit against Elfman cites firstly a claim settled by Nomi Abadi in 2017, then a new claim by a former student.

Danny Elfman, the Oscar-nominated composer, is facing multiple sexual abuse allegations and is claiming that lawsuits were filed with the intention of extortion.
The plaintiff, named as Jane Doe, alleges that Elfman groomed and assaulted her when she was a 21-year-old student at the New York Film Academy between 1997 and 2002.
The lawsuit includes significant allegations such as Elfman exposing himself on multiple occasions and engaging in non-consensual sexual behavior while the plaintiff was asleep.
Elfman has strongly denied the allegations, stating in court documents that he 'committed no sexual abuse, made no inappropriate advances, and never inappropriately touched' the plaintiff.
This case comes after a similar lawsuit by composer Nomi Abadi against Elfman in 2017, which was settled for $830,000. Jane Doe claims to have come forward after reading about Abadi's case.
Elfman's team accuses the plaintiff and her attorneys of launching a 'disinformation campaign' and intentionally publicizing the lawsuit to cause harm to Elfman's reputation.

The Hollywood Reporter